Trancoso, municipality and city in Portugal
Trancoso is a city in the Guarda district in central Portugal, perched on a hilltop and surrounded by medieval walls. The municipality includes several villages and settlements across gently rolling terrain with farmland and forests.
The city was founded in the Middle Ages and served as a frontier fortress between Portugal and northern kingdoms. Its fortifications and street layout reflect its strategic importance during that period.
The old town is easily explored on foot, though steep streets require some effort when climbing uphill. It helps to arrive early to enjoy quieter moments in the narrow alleys.
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