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Brief Description:
The archaeological ruins of Briteiros is an extraordinary proof of the existence of an important primitive settlement of pre-Roman origin, belonging to the general type of so-called "castros" of the northwest of Portugal. Clear evidence of the Castro culture, although heavily romanised from beginning of the Christian era. The numerous buildings of various types offer impressive slopes, and impartial to the knowledge of those so distant people. Archaeological remains of these ruins are exposed in Guimarães, in the archaeological Museum Martins Sarmento.
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Product Food and Wine:
Guimarães is located in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde. The highlight goes to the candy Conventual origin, pies Guimarães and bacon-the-sky Guimarães, resulting from the prescriptions of the former convent of Santa Clara and are exclusive of this county.
Location: Guimarães
- Leaving from Guimarães: take the road of EN101 until the village Taipas;
- Follow the direction instructions to “Citânia de Briteiros” by EN310 until Briteiros;
- Follow the EN309 until you reach the Citânia.
Brief Description:
The archaeological ruins of Briteiros is an extraordinary proof of the existence of an important primitive settlement of pre-Roman origin, belonging to the general type of so-called "castros" of the northwest of Portugal. Clear evidence of the Castro culture, although heavily romanised from beginning of the Christian era. The numerous buildings of various types offer impressive slopes, and impartial to the knowledge of those so distant people. Archaeological remains of these ruins are exposed in Guimarães, in the archaeological Museum Martins Sarmento.
Fax: 253415969
Product Food and Wine:
Guimarães is located in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde. The highlight goes to the candy Conventual origin, pies Guimarães and bacon-the-sky Guimarães, resulting from the prescriptions of the former convent of Santa Clara and are exclusive of this county.
Location: Guimarães
