Ruínas do Fortim de Caracena
This blockhouse was built by Theodosius I, at the same time when doing the finishes of the fortress artillery of the Castle. In the 18th century was reinforced by d. João V, a century after having been demolished after the war of restoration.
Contacts
Castelo de Vila Viçosa
7160-245,Vila Viçosa
- tel:268980128268980128
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.fcbraganca.pt/
- Cash
- Easy external parking
- Archeological sites
Characteristics
- tuesday: 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- tuesday: 14:00-17:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
opening hours
Summer
Winter
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