The Battle of Valdevez

Torneio de Arcos de Valdevez

The Arcos de Valdevez Tourney, or Battle of Valdevez, is a remarkable moment in the process of independence and the foundation of Portugal. It is also a unique event in the history of Portugal as the battle was decided even before it happened. This extraordinary episode in Portugal’s history takes place in 1140, in the …

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