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Castle of Miranda del Castañar
Fortress of the 15th century built by Don Pedro de Zúñiga. It is the most important monument of the town. Private proper
Castilla y León / Salamanca
SalamancaCastilla y León
Miranda del Castañar (EN)
SalamancaCastilla y LeónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
650m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
WALLS
450
INHABITANTS
S. XV
CASTLE
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
vestigios · S. XV · Open to visitors
castillo señorial
Walled precinct
recinto completo · MEDIEVAL
muralla y puertas
Notable church
gotica · S. XIII-XIV · Open to visitors
Santiago y San Ginés
Notable hermitage
renacentista barroca · S. XVI-XVIII · Open to visitors
Virgen de la Cuesta
Remarkable religious sculpture
romanica tardia · S. XIII · Open to visitors
Virgen de la Cuesta
Historic altarpiece
barroco · S. XVIII · Open to visitors
ermita
Remarkable main square
Plaza Mayor
Historic bullring
reconvertida · Open to visitors
plaza histórica
National Historic Site
villa amurallada
Miranda del Castañar, medieval jewel in the foothills of the Sierra de francia.
Miranda del Castañar is located at the confluence of two rivers (Alagón and Francia), proudly standing on a hill watching the life that happens around it. The old castle presides over the walled enclosure that hosts shields, alleys, arches and carved stones that enclose neighborhood secrets and reveal their stories to curious travelers. Through its streets you can breathe the medieval history of the town that was. Discover the organization of its streets, perhaps Arab, perhaps Jewish, understand how its inhabitants have made the need for virtue and joy of living, sharing houses and warehouses
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What to see
Places of interest
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Church of St. James and St. Gines of Arles
Gothic temple of the XIII-XIV centuries, with three naves. Next to it stands out the free bell tower of classicist style
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Bullring
Considered one of the oldest bullrings in Spain. It is part of the historical complex of the medieval town.
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Virgen de la Cuesta Chapel
Located outside the urban area of the town, the primitive hermitage was built before the 16th century, as the carving of
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Camino de Los Prodigios
This path is a trail that connects two neighboring villages, constituting a pleasant circular walk with spectacular view
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Parque de las Fuentes Grandes
Located on the outskirts of the village, it has always been a safe water supply point, since according to the oldest peo
What to do in Miranda del Castañar
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
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ROUTE
Route of the Villages of the Order and the Sword passing through Miranda del Castañar
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EXPERIENCE
Miranda del Castañar: History and Charm in Sierra de Francia
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Nature
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Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
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Heritage
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Location
Miranda del Castañar is located in Salamanca, Castilla y León.
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