Gorgonita
Iron Age Fortress
Truly amazing! A fort of the Iron Age perfectly preserved. Free tour outdoors, on San Lorenzo Hill (in Vila Chã). This fortified village dating from the 7th century BC has been recently discovered. Archaeological excavations were started in 1985. Several bronze and ceramic objects from different periods (cups, vases, jugs of wine and oil, currencies, etc.) were found, which indicate that the settlement was occupied during the Iron Age and the Roman period, extending even to medieval times. Many of these objects are on display in the City Museum of Esposende. On a stroll down the hill, you can see the circular structure of the houses in the village perfectly, built manually (some rebuilt).
They have thick stone walls and are covered with thatched roofs. The fort is divided into different sections. The landscape surrounding it is wonderful too: A forest located on a rocky cliff 200 m high. At the top is a chapel and a gazebo, where there are amazing views of the coast and the estuary of the River Cávado. The Castro of San Lorenzo is classified as a Site of Public Interest.
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