Praça Forte de Valença
These fortifications date back to the 17th century and were built to withstand the struggles for independence. It was one of the most important strongholds in the country. Currently, four gates and twelve bastions remain, built at different periods. Old artillery pieces can be seen on the terraces. It was remodeled in 1640.
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Fortaleza de Valença
4930-619,Valença
- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
Monuments near Praça Forte de Valença
Alminhas de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Shrines in honor of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, neo-Baroque style, showing caution, double-contracurvada cornice constructive, a defining the niche and the other s…
Capela de São Sebastião / Capela do Senhor do Encontro
The chapel of St. Sebastian represented the last of the four steps of the Via Sacra of Valença. The Chapel, despite the simplicity, presents simple longitudina…
Capela do Bom Jesus
Baroque chapel with Rococo elements, with a longitudinal plan, consisting of a single nave and a chancel. The project was designed by military engineer Manuel …
Casas com Nichos na Rua Conselheiro Lopes da Silva
House located in the intramuros core of the fortress of Valença, characterized by their niches.
Chafariz da Praça da República
Fountain, in Mannerist style, characterized by its pyramidal structure and decor designed to detail. Stands out for its combination of lower Cup opened with ei…
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho de Valença
Political and administrative architecture building, neo-classical, simple rectangular plant, with two storey façades. Is characterised by its sobriety and simp…
