Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo is a city and a municipality, seat of the district of Viana do Castelo, in Norte region, Portugal. King Afonso III of Portugal founded the town in 1253 in the name of Viana. In the 16th century its port gained great importance as the one of the main ports from which Portuguese explorers set sail due to the discoveries. The most remarkable buildings in the town are from this era. Its traditional folklore is among the richest in the country. It is located at the mouth of the Rio Lima.




VIANA DO CASTELO







Viana do Castelo is a city and a municipality, seat of the district of Viana do Castelo, in Norte region, Portugal. King Afonso III of Portugal founded the town in 1253 in the name of Viana. In the 16th century its port gained great importance as the one of the main ports from which Portuguese explorers set sail due to the discoveries. The most remarkable buildings in the town are from this era. Its traditional folklore is among the richest in the country. It is located at the mouth of the Rio Lima.