Ruínas da cidade velha de Santa Luzia
Ruínas da cidade velha de Santa Luzia, Archaeological site on Monte de Santa Luzia, Areosa, Portugal
The settlement contains 74 residential structures with circular and rectangular foundations enclosed by three protective stone walls and two defensive moats.
Initial excavations commenced in 1876 by Joaquim Possidonio da Silva, followed by Swiss researcher Albano Belino's extensive investigations in 1902.
The residential buildings feature circular walls with vestibules, earthen floors, and evidence of bread production through discovered stone ovens.
Visitors can access the site through a funicular, stone staircase, or road leading to the summit, with guided tours available at the reception.
Only one-third of the original settlement remains excavated, as portions were lost during construction of the Pousada hotel and Santa Luzia church.
Location: Areosa
Operator: DRCNorte, Portaria n.º 829/2009, DR, 2.ª série, n.º 163 de 24 agosto 2009
GPS coordinates: 41.70529,-8.83557
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:20
Santa Luzia Sanctuary
434 m
Convento de São Francisco do Monte
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Elevador de Santa Luzia
1.1 km
Church of Nossa Senhora da Agonia
1.4 km
Casa da Praça
1.4 km
Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo
1.4 km
Igreja de São Salvador das Almas
1.5 km
Paços Municipais de Viana do Castelo
1.4 km
Senhora da Agonia Lighthouse
1.4 km
Musée d'arts décoratifs de Viana do Castelo
1.5 km
Hei-de voltar a Viana
1.2 km
Casa de João Velho
1.5 km
Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo
1.3 km
Mosteiro de Santa Ana
1.2 km
Hotel de Santa Luzia
226 m
Casa dos Werneck
1.2 km
Casa do Prior
1.4 km
Casa dos Algorreta
1.3 km
Teatro Sá de Miranda
1.2 km
Edifício da Empresa Pública de Abastecimento de Cereais (EPAC)
1.1 km
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
1.1 km
Árvore isolada em Centro de Saúde de Viana do Castelo
1.1 km
Cruzeiro existente no adro do Convento de São Francisco do Monte
1.5 km
Casa dos Sá Sotomaior
1.5 km
Casa dos Melo Alvim
1.3 km
Mosteiro do Desterro de Jesus, Maria e José
1.4 km
Governo Civil de Viana do Castelo
1.4 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Resgate
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