Castillo de Puebla de Sanabria
Castillo de Puebla de Sanabria · Zamora
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Also known as the Castle of the Counts of Benavente, it is situated at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres and stands out amongst all the monuments in the town of Puebla de Sanabria, in Zamora. It was built in the 15th century and its enormous keep is a striking feature, offering superb views from the top.
The castle, with a regular square layout, has been fully restored and is one of the best-preserved in Spain. As well as climbing the keep (also known as ‘El Macho’), visitors can explore the walled enclosure and visit various exhibition galleries.
In fact, inside the castle is the Fortifications Interpretation Centre, which spans four floors and features interactive exhibits and audiovisual displays on the history of the castle and the town. In the northern part of the walled enclosure stands the Governor’s House, which houses the Ecomuseum of Sanabria, Carballeda, the Tera Valleys, Villafáfila and Montesinho Park.
It provides information on these areas and seeks to recreate the journey made centuries ago by the Pimentel family, Counts of Benavente, from Portugal to Sanabria.
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