Gate of Carlos V, Viveiro, Plateresque city gate in Viveiro, Spain
The Gate of Carlos V features cylindrical moldings around its semicircular arch, displaying three coat of arms representing the city and Emperor Charles I.
Construction of the gate began in 1548 by architect Pedro Pedroso after Emperor Charles I granted Viveiro a three-year tax exemption following a devastating fire.
The gate interior contains a Plateresque shrine with two shields and an 18th-century statue of Saint Roque, which replaced an earlier Virgin of the Forsaken.
The gate stands as one of three remaining entrances from the original medieval wall system, located at coordinates 43.662307, -7.596275 in central Viveiro.
During the Spanish War of Independence in 1809, the gate served as a defense point against Napoleon Bonaparte's troops during their attack on Viveiro.
Location: Viveiro
Architectural style: Plateresque
GPS coordinates: 43.66231,-7.59628
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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