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The Fortress of Valença is in the final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

Alto Minho8 September 2026 at 17:14

The Fortress of Valença is in the grand final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal, in the Castles category. The Municipal Council of Valença is now calling on the people of Minho to mobilize to secure a place on the national podium.

According to the local authority, the fortress reaches this final on behalf of an entire region, being the only Minho candidate still in competition. Therefore, it takes on the role of ambassador for all of Minho in this final stage.

The fortress carries with it centuries of history, identity, memory, and heritage. Voting can be done through the phone number 761 207 003. The article was published by Semanário Alto Minho.

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