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On the Camino del Fuerte, which connects the municipalities of Aldea del Obispo, Puerto Seguro and Villar de Ciervo, the Puente de los Franceses represents the historical, cultural and landscape union between these three places

The bridge lies in a valley on the Águeda River. It is particularly worth hiking there in spring or autumn as the surrounding area is beautifully green. Danger! The path there is steep and has scree.

In the lands of the west of Salamanca this fortress stands, a clear example of the ups and downs and border disputes. According to the chronicles, it was built in the 13th century by the Portuguese king Don Dinis. With the character of a fortress palace, it is located at one end of the urban area.

The sites dating back to pre-Roman times up to the most recent ones related to the culture of the castros and boars are known as Vetón territory. It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".

The castle tower that still stands was part of the fortress built in the 13th century by the Portuguese king Don Dinis to protect the lands in the area. It is advisable to visit the tower inside, it houses a Historical Interpretation Classroom and a permanent exhibition on the Border Fortifications. In addition, from the top floor you can enjoy beautiful views of the entire area, including neighboring Portuguese lands.

A symbol of the town of Sobradillo, the tower was built in the 15th century and was part of the network of defensive fortifications and castles that made it possible to monitor and secure the border against Portuguese attacks. This particular tower belonged to the fortification of the castle of San Felices de los Gallegos.

The province of Salamanca is well known for being Vetón territory since it has two of the most important deposits in the area, Yecla la Vieja and Las Merchanas. The sites dating back to pre-Roman times up to the most recent ones related to the culture of the castros and boars are known as Vetón territory. It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".

Beautiful views from its wall, it is worth entering it from the town square.