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Urros | Torre de Moncorvo | Portugal

Located on the right bank of the River Douro, Urros is a very old town dating back to pre-Roman times. The village is surrounded by the summit of Poio and Castelo, both of greater archaeological importance. During the formation of Portugal, it appears as a fortification used in the border area with Leão, being the scene of struggles due to the disagreements of D. Afonso II and his sisters. In 1182, D. Afonso Henriques granted a charter to Urros. On May 7, 1370, it was integrated into the municipality of Torre de Moncorvo, by letter from D. Fernando. This location acquired great economic importance in the century. XIX, due to the cultivation of the silkworm. It has 265 inhabitants, according to the 2011 Census. Chronology 1182 - D. Afonso Henriques grants charter to Urros; 1212, June - Leon invasion; century 13 - the village is annexed to Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta; 1370 - integrated in the Torre de Moncorvo term. Urros has a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Apollinare, where it keeps the relics of the first Bishop of Ravenna. It has a viewpoint over the Douro, on top of a rock that would have been an Iron Age fort in the past. The famous weavers create quilts and rugs with creative patterns and colors, represented in the various fountains in the village. Donations to the channel - PAYPAL: [email protected] Map of our channel videos: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edi... Portfolio, 360º Virtual Tours about Portugal : https://www.360cities.net/profile/san...