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The river border

In the space where the Duero River forms the border between Spain and Portugal, the towns of both rims share similar historical, cultural and geographical characteristics.

Foto: Antramir

Points of Interest

Following this route through part of the Spanish territory included in the Intervention Plan, you can learn about some of the major Art History treasures located in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon.
Cozcurrita

Cozcurrita

Cozcurrita is a small village that belongs to the municipality of Fariza to the southeast of Zamora.  It is located in the region of Sayago and forms part of the natural area of Los Arribes, on the other side of the Duero River from its Portuguese…

Fermoselle

Fermoselle

Fermoselle, the capital of Los Arribes, is a municipality in the region of Sayago located to the southeast of the province of Zamora, in the confluence of the Tormes and Duero Rivers. Its castle, named Doña Urraca, now in ruins, played an…

Algosinho

Algosinho

It is a small village in the north of Portugal, whose origin goes back to ancient times. The Neolithic archaeological remains discovered in the area demonstrate this.In reference to its heritage, the church of Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación,…

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Junta de Castilla y LeónFundación Iberdrola EspañaGoverno de PortugalFundación Santa María la Real del patrimonio históricoDiócesis de SalamancaDiócesis de ZamoraDiócesis  de AstorgaDiócesis de Ciudad Rodrigo