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Citânia Sanfins — Attraction in Paços de Ferreira

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The Citância de Sanfins is an archaeological site of the Castro culture located in the Portuguese civil parish of Sanfins de Ferreira in the municipality of Paços de Ferreira. The construction of the Castro site developed over many phases, between the 5th century BCE and the 2nd century CE.
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Citânia Sanfins

R. da Citânia 144, Sanfins de Ferreira, Portugal
4.6(385)
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The Citância de Sanfins is an archaeological site of the Castro culture located in the Portuguese civil parish of Sanfins de Ferreira in the municipality of Paços de Ferreira. The construction of the Castro site developed over many phases, between the 5th century BCE and the 2nd century CE.

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4.6
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4.0
2y

If you're near and you want to kill two hours, we highly recommend this beautiful place. See note below, though...

There's a breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic view all over the valleys below, an amazing reconstruction of an old house, and beautiful rock formations.

The place is an archeological site, and has a very interesting history. We love rocks and history, so this is great for us. You? I don't know, but you do...

IMPORTANT I don't think it's worth a visit all by its own if you're not close by, because it's pretty far from any other major tourist attraction, and it's a small place.

One last thing - to enjoy this place best, I'd recommend reading about its history first. We didn't have the time for that in the day of the visit, so we probably missed on some interesting facts ..

Right now entry is free, but it looks like in the summer there will be an...

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5.0
3y

É uma das mais importantes zonas arqueológicas da civilização castreja na Península Ibérica. Surgiu por volta do século I a.C. e ocupa uma área de cerca de 15 hectares, numa colina integrada numa zona de montanhas de afloramentos graníticos, num local estratégico entre a região do Douro e do Minho.

Há vestígios da ocupação do local da Citânia, desde o século V antes de Cristo, embora a grande cidade tenha sido a do tempo dos Calaicos, criada entre os séculos II e I a.C.

Nessa época, estima-se que tenham lá vivido três mil pessoas, uma população que vivia essencialmente de trabalhar o ferro, com grande vocação guerreira, ficando outras actividades económicas, como a agricultura, a cargo de outros castros dos arredores, dela dependentes.

Era a cidade-sede de uma região mais vasta, que abrangia as actuais Valongo, Maia e Penafiel, e onde estava o poder político e militar. Os Romanos acabariam por lá chegar, poucos anos antes do nascimento de Cristo, mas com dificuldade.

Os primeiros estudos desta Citânia devem-se aos historiadores Francisco Martins Sarmento e a Leite de Vasconcelos. As escavações iniciaram-se em 1944 e prolongaram-se por mais de...

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5.0
5y

Though newer than what I usually go for, incredibly scenic spot. The 360deg views are gorgeous, as is the site. free entry. Took me 2 easy hours to wander around (including bathhouse) imagining life 2,500 years ago. I was there on a rainy winter day but was told in nice weather you can see...

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Boaz CSBoaz CS
If you're near and you want to kill two hours, we highly recommend this beautiful place. See note below, though... There's a breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic view all over the valleys below, an amazing reconstruction of an old house, and beautiful rock formations. The place is an archeological site, and has a very interesting history. We love rocks and history, so this is great for us. You? I don't know, but you do... IMPORTANT I don't think it's worth a visit all by its own if you're not close by, because it's pretty far from any other major tourist attraction, and it's a small place. One last thing - to enjoy this place best, I'd recommend reading about its history first. We didn't have the time for that in the day of the visit, so we probably missed on some interesting facts .. Right now entry is free, but it looks like in the summer there will be an entrance fee
Audrey TaberAudrey Taber
Beautiful views. Excavated city dating from 500BC to 500AD. Obviously the present day finances have run out for the educational portion of this site. It is worth the effort (lots of cobblestone zig-zag climbs to the top; don’t recommend for bikepackers!), if you like this kind of history.
Jessica SilvaJessica Silva
Dotado de uma beleza imensurável, fiquei rendida ao ponto de esperar pelo por do sol! Acessível a qualquer altura do dia, no entanto ter atenção à barreira que diz encerrar às 18h00... para não deixar o veículo no interior, caso ela fechar. Bons acessos, de uma forma geral espaço cuidado e limpo no entanto ainda se conseguia encontrar lixo...(impossivel de outra forma quando não há civismo). Mapa junto ao início do percurso o que facilita a localização dos pontos de referência. Alerto para que junto da muralha externa o terreno não se encontra tão bem cuidado o que torna a sinalização pouco percetível sobretudo os locais 7,8,9 e 10. Do ponto 8 ao 10 redobrar atenção ao piso. Ponto 10 ..zona do balneário, incrível! Apreciei de tal forma que me esqueci de tirar foto. Um fim de tarde MUITO bem passado.
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If you're near and you want to kill two hours, we highly recommend this beautiful place. See note below, though... There's a breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic view all over the valleys below, an amazing reconstruction of an old house, and beautiful rock formations. The place is an archeological site, and has a very interesting history. We love rocks and history, so this is great for us. You? I don't know, but you do... IMPORTANT I don't think it's worth a visit all by its own if you're not close by, because it's pretty far from any other major tourist attraction, and it's a small place. One last thing - to enjoy this place best, I'd recommend reading about its history first. We didn't have the time for that in the day of the visit, so we probably missed on some interesting facts .. Right now entry is free, but it looks like in the summer there will be an entrance fee
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Beautiful views. Excavated city dating from 500BC to 500AD. Obviously the present day finances have run out for the educational portion of this site. It is worth the effort (lots of cobblestone zig-zag climbs to the top; don’t recommend for bikepackers!), if you like this kind of history.
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Dotado de uma beleza imensurável, fiquei rendida ao ponto de esperar pelo por do sol! Acessível a qualquer altura do dia, no entanto ter atenção à barreira que diz encerrar às 18h00... para não deixar o veículo no interior, caso ela fechar. Bons acessos, de uma forma geral espaço cuidado e limpo no entanto ainda se conseguia encontrar lixo...(impossivel de outra forma quando não há civismo). Mapa junto ao início do percurso o que facilita a localização dos pontos de referência. Alerto para que junto da muralha externa o terreno não se encontra tão bem cuidado o que torna a sinalização pouco percetível sobretudo os locais 7,8,9 e 10. Do ponto 8 ao 10 redobrar atenção ao piso. Ponto 10 ..zona do balneário, incrível! Apreciei de tal forma que me esqueci de tirar foto. Um fim de tarde MUITO bem passado.
Jessica Silva

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