Citânia de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo
Facts and practical information
The Citânia de Santa Luzia is an archaeological site of the Castro culture located in the Portuguese civil parish of Areosa in the municipality of Viana do Castelo. Its construction dates from the Iron Age, and it shows evidence of occupation during the Roman period. The Castro was first dug in 1876 by Joaquim Possidonio Narciso da Silva. Only about one third of the structures have been dug, with the remaining part being under or destroyed during the construction of the nearby hotel, church, and respective roads. The site also included a possibly medieval chapel dedicated to Saint Lucy which persisted, after some reconstructions, until 1926 when it was destroyed to give way to the Saint Lucy Church of Miguel Ventura Terra. ()
Citânia de Santa Luzia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Estação Viana Shopping, Ponte Eiffel, Fort of Santiago da Barra, Fountain at Praça da República.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Citânia de Santa Luzia open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Citânia de Santa Luzia?
How to get to Citânia de Santa Luzia by public transport?
Train
- Elevador de Santa Luzia (17 min walk)
- Viana do Castelo (19 min walk)
Bus
- Terminal de Viana do Castelo (19 min walk)