Highlight • Castle
Gate of the Tower of Homage
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by 4 explorers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel
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Location: Monforte De Lemos, Sur, Lugo, Galicia, Spain
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June 20, 2024
Hiking
•August 10, 2024
Hiking
It receives this name for its usefulness, in addition to being used as a defense...
This was the Count's enclosure to
pay him homage or pay him homage... Rite that united
the lord with his vassal.
•August 12, 2025
Hiking
The tower and its gate were damaged during the Great Irmandiña War (1467–1469), but were later rebuilt. Today, it is one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in Galicia.
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Best routes to Gate of the Tower of Homage
8
hikers
3.22km
00:53
50m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
12.6km
03:17
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(5)
3
hikers
8.51km
02:14
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 420 m
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Location: Monforte De Lemos, Sur, Lugo, Galicia, Spain