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Ponferrada Castle
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Sprawling fortress occupied by the Knights Templar in the Middle Ages, with a library of rare books.
C. Gil y Carrasco, 1, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain
+34 987 40 22 44
Did You Know?
Templar Construction
Ponferrada Castle was built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, who used the site of a Roman fortress.
Protecting Travelers
The castle served as a safe haven for pilgrims traveling along the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Bridge of Strength
The name 'Ponferrada' comes from the Latin 'Pons Ferrata,' meaning 'Iron Bridge,' referring to a bridge reinforced with iron that was built near the castle.
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