Via Nova Milestone XXVIX - Barragem de Vilarinho Das Funas, Portugal
N 41° 46.277 W 008° 11.271
29T E 567500 N 4624701
The Roman Road called the Via Nova (New Way) was probably built in the last years of the 1st century.
Waymark Code: WMCZ5X
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 10/29/2011
Views: 8
It connected Bracara Augusta (nowadays Braga) to Asturica Augusta (nowadays Astorga in Spain). It is about 215 miles long, that is, about 318 km (each mile equals 100 steps, about 1418 metres).
In Peneda-Gerês National Park this road is usually known as "Geira " (Acre). Some parts of it still keep the original pavement, walls, bridges and a large number of milestones.
Condition: Worn
Material: Stone
Inscription:
Latin inscription
Name of road: Via Nova XVIII
Date placed: Not listed
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