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Castle of Penedono, also referred to as Castle Gaunt, Beira Alta, located in the village, parish and Penedono municipality in the district of Viseu, Portugal. In a dominant position on the town, this small medieval structure is in a mix of defensive fortification and residential place. During the eleventh century, at the mercy of the […]
In 140 BC Viriato inflict a decisive defeat to Fabius Maximus Servilliano, new consul, when they died in combat about 3000 Romans. Servilliano can sustain life offering promises and guarantees the autonomy of the Lusitanian Viriato and decides not to kill him. Once in Rome the news of this treaty, it was considered demeaning to […]
The Cava de Viriato is a fortress built on clay, surrounded by a moat, located in the northern city of Viseu. It is a national monument since 1910. The camp features an octagonal shape, bounded by strong slopes, with 2000 meters of perimeter and area of 38 hectares; in the spring faces north and west […]
Viseu and this region is known as Lands of Viriato – Terras de Viriato. Viriato was one of the leaders of the Lusitanian tribe who faced the Romans in the Iberian Peninsula. Little is known about the life of Viriato. Nothing is known of his date of birth or the exact place where he was […]
