Viana do Castelo, Administrative district in Alto Minho, Portugal
The district of Viana do Castelo extends across 2,255 square kilometers in northwestern Portugal, bordering Spain's Galicia region and the Braga District.
Established in 1835, the district emerged as a vital maritime center during Portugal's Age of Discoveries, with its port supporting extensive trade networks.
The district preserves traditional goldsmith practices, particularly in filigree work, while maintaining historical monuments across its ten municipalities.
The district capital, Viana do Castelo city, connects to Porto through regular train services and provides access to numerous coastal and mountain hiking trails.
The region maintains 290 parishes within its boundaries, each contributing to the preservation of local customs and traditional festivities throughout the year.
Location: Portugal
Location: Alto Minho Subregion
Capital city: Viana do Castelo
Shares border with: Braga, Ourense, Pontevedra Province
Website: https://gov-civil-viana.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.69500,-8.83000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:29
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