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Valença is a walled town located on the left bank of Minho River, approximately 25 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Valença's fortress is a piece of gothic and baroque military architecture. The first walls were built in the 13th century. It was upgraded during the 17th and 18th century forming the present bulwarked system. It is placed on top of two small hills and it's formed by two polygons (the Recinto Magistral and the Coroada) separated by a ditch and with four doors (Coroada, Gaviarra, Fonte da Vila and Sol). The main entrance is Porta do Sol (Sun's door).
Along the north wall several old cannons very well maintained are positioned pointing to the river and Spain as if to remind of their old purpose. |
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Hi! Wow! Wonderful take. Cheers!
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