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πŸ›οΈ Virovesca-Legio

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πŸ›οΈ Virovesca-Legio
Roman legionary fortress in northern Iberia


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 16:16
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Castrojeriz, Burgos province, Castile and LeΓ³n, Spain
  • Period: Established late 1st century CE; occupied through 4th century CE
  • Type: Roman legionary fortress and settlement
  • Status: Archaeological site with partial visible remains; no formal museum on-site

Virovesca-Legio was a major Roman military installation in the north-central Iberian Peninsula, strategically positioned along the road network ...

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