Trace of the Via Nova XVIII (Geira) - Barragem de Vilarinho Das Funas, Portugal
N 41° 46.317 W 008° 10.962
29T E 567928 N 4624779
The Roman Road called the Via Nova (New Way) was probably built in the last years of the 1st century.
Waymark Code: WMCYRP
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/27/2011
Views: 8
It connected Bracara Augusta (nowadays Braga) to Asturica Augusta (nowadays Astorga in Spain). It is about 215 miles long, that is, about 318 km (each mile equals 100 steps, about 1418 metres).
In Peneda-Gerês National Park this road is usually known as "Geira " (Acre). Some parts of it still keep the original pavement, walls, bridges and a large number of milestones.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24x7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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