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Definition of viana do castelo
viana do castelo
viana do castelo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major coastal city and municipality in the Norte Region of Portugal, situated at the mouth of the Lima River and known for its maritime history, medieval architecture, and the hilltop Sanctuary of Santa Luzia.
Example
"During our tour of northern Portugal, we stopped in Viana do Castelo to admire the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the top of Mount Santa Luzia."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derives from its original Portuguese settlement name 'Viana da Foz do Lima' (Viana at the mouth of the Lima), which was elevated to a city and renamed 'Viana do Castelo' in 1848 by Queen Maria II, referring to its historical defensive fortifications.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viana do castelo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viana do castelo