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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 property, not visitable inside; its exterior can be seen from the main square.
Castilla y León / Salamanca
SalamancaCastilla y León
Miranda del Castañar
SalamancaCastilla y LeónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
650m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
CITY WALLS
450
INHABITANTS
S. XV
CASTLE
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Miranda del Castañar, medieval jewel in the foothills of the Sierra de francia.
0 0 0 1 1 97 539 q 4 1 635 14.0 96 Normal 0 21 false false false false ES-TRAD JA X-NONE Miranda del Castañar is located at the confluence of two rivers (Alagón and Francia), proudly standing on a hill watching the life going on 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 inhabi
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What to see
Points 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, visible from several points of the village.
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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
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Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
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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Miranda del Castañar is located in Salamanca, Castilla y León.
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