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El Barco De Valdeorras

Castro Caldelas

Castro Caldelas Castle

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El Barco De Valdeorras

Castro Caldelas

Castro Caldelas Castle

Castro Caldelas Castle

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    December 5, 2022

    Magnificent medieval castle located in the town of Castro Caldelas (Ourense). During the Middle Ages it was the most important fortress in the Ribeira Sacra and played a prominent role. The castle was also home to military legions, armies, senior officers and orders of warrior monks.

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      August 30, 2023

      In the Middle Ages, the fortress of Castro Caldelas belonged to the house of Trastámara, its growth being very rapid due to trade and craft activities in which linen weavers made this place an important location for their businesses, in addition to Jews with liberal occupations.

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        Elevation 780 m

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        Location: Castro Caldelas, El Barco De Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

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