Muralla Primitiva - Valença, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Ariberna
N 42° 01.977 W 008° 38.698
29T E 529388 N 4653496
From XIII century
Waymark Code: WM18V71
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/28/2023
Views: 0
This is the old wall that was built here. Before was a castle and later It was built a fort.
PT: "MURALHA PRIMITIVA
Epoca de Construção
Sec. XII
Descrição
Antigo Torreão quadrangular; Cisterna de abastecimento de água potável, sob a abóbada da porta da Gaviarra; Portas Afonsinas, de saída para o Rio Minho."
EN: "PRIMITIVE WALL
Time of construction
12th century
Description
Ancient quadrangular turret; Cistern for the supply of drinking water, under the vault of the Gaviarra gate; Afonsinas gates leading to the River Minho."
source: plaque
Group that erected the marker: camara Valença
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Cerca Calzada Gaviarra 4
Valença,
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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