쉬운 Cornes 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

천사의 성모 마리아 교회는 포르투갈 발렌사 두 미뉴의 유명한 성곽 안에 위치한 13세기 역사적인 종교 랜드마크입니다. 이 마을의 주요 본당으로 사용되며, 산티아고 순례길의 포르투갈 중앙 경로를 걷는 순례자들에게 중요한 역사적 경유지입니다.

Valença Fortress, also known as Praça-forte de Valença do Minho, is an imposing jewel of Portuguese military architecture with over eight centuries of history. Its origins date back to the 13th century, when King Sancho I and later Afonso III fortified it to protect the border with Galicia. During the Restoration War (17th–18th centuries), it was transformed into a Vauban-style fortress under the engineer Miguel de l’École and the architect Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos, being completed in 1713. The fortress withstood attacks during the Restoration, was captured and recaptured several times, and was also defended during the Napoleonic Wars and the Liberal Wars.

The weather was changeable, and the waterfall didn't have much water after the drought. It must be breathtaking in spring. The hike was varied and easy to moderate.

The imposing Valença Fortress rises atop a hill, dominating the landscape and leaving an unforgettable impression on those who arrive. More than a symbol, it is the soul of the city, preserving centuries of history within its walls. Built in the 17th century on the ruins of an ancient 13th-century castle, the fortress is a masterful example of military architecture of the period, with its star-shaped walls stretching for an impressive 5.5 kilometers. Upon entering, one immediately senses the strength and grandeur of Valença, one of the oldest towns in Portugal.

...was unfortunately closed...

very old small chapel

Thick, heavy masonry

Fantastic view from the fortress