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Points of interest in Puebla de Sanabria (EN)

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Castle of Puebla de Sanabria

Built on the ruins of a watchtower from the XII century, the Castle of Puebla de Sanabria was completed at the end of the XV century with the plant that we find today. After different uses through the centuries, mainly military, the current Castle houses the Governor's House and the Keep as museum centers with tourist and natural information about the environment and historical information about the castle and its different uses in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and the House of Culture of the town located in the eastern part of the walled enclosure, with spectacular views over the Tera River.

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Church of Nuestra Señora del Azogue

It is the Parish Church of the Villa, located in the Plaza Mayor. With two Romanesque doorways of the XII century, we can observe in it the interventions that were carried out later until the completion of the bell tower in the XVIII century. It is a religious and architectural landmark of the medieval town and from its location dominates the heart of the historic center of Puebla de Sanabria.

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Plaza Mayor and City Hall

Plaza Mayor presided over by the Town Hall with a remarkable Elizabethan façade. Center of the town, surrounded by traditional stone houses with wooden balconies, wrought ironwork and noble coats of arms.

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San Cayetano Chapel

Neoclassical style chapel of the eighteenth century that is part of the religious heritage of Puebla de Sanabria. It is part of the monumental complex of the historic town.

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San Francisco Convent

Located in the populous neighborhood of the Villa from which it takes its name, it is a well-preserved old building. As a whole it is noble, despite its modest appearance and lack of monumentality. The church takes advantage of the southern side, leaving the conventual rooms to the north, developing around a small cloister surrounded by arcades. This convent was dedicated to St. Bernard and its residents were Franciscan friars. It is currently used for educational and social work. The church remains open for worship and serves as a support for the parish.

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City Walls

The walled complex of Puebla de Sanabria consisted of three enclosures that protected the most outstanding and important buildings of the town. Currently we can find up to 3 kilometers of these walls passable and some other canvases of the third walled enclosure in the process of rehabilitation.

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La Garita de los Portugueses

In the second walled enclosure of Puebla de Sanabria, this defensive outcrop on the bank of the Tera River is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.

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