Hillfort

Castle Lupario

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Castle Lupario, hillfort en Rois

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The Castle Lupario, also known as the Castle Beca, is a Gallaeci castro located between the towns of Bastavales, (Brión) and Ribasar (Rois). Background The site was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in December 2009. It is easily accessible and remains of the walls can be seen. This caste complex was perhaps the capital of the Amaci (Astures) and came to achieve great importance. A parish church, Santo Antonini de Castro, existed on the site until the also existed here until the beginning of the 17th century. The Liber Sancti Jacobi places Queen Lupa's residence at this castle. Gallery See also Castro Castros in Galicia Iron Age Europe Castro culture References External links Polémica no Castro Lupario Anderson, Megan (17 November 2023). "Visit Castro Lupario the Mythical Fortress of Queen Lupa". Packing up the Pieces. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

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What it is Hillfort

Elevation here ≈ 122 m · Terrain Tiles

Nearest town Bertamiráns, 5.3 km away

Way of St James Caminho Português de Santiago, 372 m away

People in the municipality 4,355 (2025) · IGE

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