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November 22, 2025
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Santa Catalina Castle in Santa Cruz de La Palma is a historic fortress built in the 17th century as part of the island's defense system against pirates. It is one of the few remaining defensive structures on the island and has a star-shaped layout typical of military architecture of the period.
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