- Source: Castle Lupario
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.