Sight
Citânia de Briteiros
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Citânia de Briteiros is one of Portugal's most important archaeological sites, a fortified Iron Age settlement (castro) that flourished between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD. Excavations have revealed a complex of circular stone houses, paved streets, and defensive walls, with several huts reconstructed to show how the Castro culture lived. The site sits on a hilltop with views over the Ave River valley. A small museum displays artifacts found during excavations, including pottery and tools.
Don't miss
- Walk through the reconstructed circular stone huts to see Iron Age domestic life
- Examine the original paved streets and drainage system
- Visit the on-site museum to see pottery, tools, and jewelry from the settlement
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Citânia de Briteiros
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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