Torre de Ucanha, Medieval fortified tower in Gouviães e Ucanha, Portugal.
The Torre de Ucanha features a square base structure with a tunnel-like arc at its foundation that connects directly to a five-arched bridge over the Varosa River.
Built during the 12th century, this defensive tower served as a strategic control point for monitoring and protecting passage across the Varosa River during medieval times.
The tower contains a stone-carved representation of Our Lady Castle within its base arch, reflecting the connection between military architecture and religious elements in Portuguese heritage.
Visitors can explore the tower and bridge complex as part of the Route of the Cistercian Vineyards, which connects various historical sites in the region.
The structure combines a medieval defensive tower with a five-arched bridge, where the central arch stands taller and wider than its neighboring arches.
Location: Gouviães e Ucanha
GPS coordinates: 41.04832,-7.74677
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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