Valença do Minho
We spent today visiting the Fortaleza, the Fortress, once again. We explored more of the fortress itself and wandered through it many streets. So fascinating how the old Valença is housed within the fortress walls. We also went on the Valença 'train' - we can't not go on a train. It snaked it's way around the streets within the fortress then took us out and over the bridge back into Spain before returning.
Exploring the fortress:
Somewhat older than the cannon is this Roman milestone below dated 42 AD. It was a milestone on the Braga to Astorga road and was moved to it's present site within the fortress in 1680.
A very small chapel within the fortress:
Military Chapel of Bom Jesus:
Other random photos taken within the fortress:
I guess it made sense to have the town inside the fort...
ReplyDeleteYes it does make sense but it was a surprise to us yesterday as we thought it was old remains of a fort but it houses a very busy town still. The only invasions they have now are the shoppers. Today we saw large groups of women carrying massively full shopping bags. The Spanish come down to Valença to shop but there were groups from the UK there today as well from other European countries.
DeleteI get lost for words. Every day is so amazing!!! How are you going to get back to normal!!!!
ReplyDeleteNormal ...this is our normal now 😂😂😂
DeleteGreat that you had time to revisit the fortress - an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was an amazing place to spend time.
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