Castro de Alvarelhos
The hillfort reveals a people who lived there during the Late Bronze Age. Of the finds, found in large numbers, the following stand out: a milestone, from Quinta do Paiço, a monetary treasure of around five thousand denarii and nine pesos in silver, a set of bronze materials, including an umbo of shield and elements belonging to a situla, a small statuette representing a nereid and three epigraphic monuments. The Romanized settlement was strategically located on the Aldeia river valley, through which the Roman Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon passed and at the intersection of other secondary roads.
- Easy external parking
- Archeological sites
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Monuments near Castro de Alvarelhos
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Dores, located on Monte Carriça, in the parish of São Martinho de Bougado, is a 19th century baroque temple. Here, in the month…
Igreja de Santa Maria de Alvarelhos
This church has a bell tower crowning its simple facade, flanked by two turrets. The two side doors are in Romanesque style. Inside, the highlights are the wal…
Igreja Matriz de Covelas
Church built at the end of the 19th century, at the expense of Conde S. Bento.
Igreja Matriz de São Romão de Coronado
The current building is the result of several renovations that took place over the centuries. The tower was built in 1940 and equipped with two clocks. In 2000…
Igreja de São Mamede de Coronado
Building consisting of a single nave and a bell tower. The chancel faces west and has the sacristy attached to its north elevation.
