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Monterrei Castle

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Hernâni
July 18, 2014
Situated in a high part of Valle, near the city of Verín. Built in the 12th century by Alfonso Henríquez. It had enormous importance in the times of Pedro I the Cruel. In the 16th century it was used by Felipe el Hermoso to meet Cardinal Cisneros. It is built of stone in regular blocks. From the outside, the two towers - the Lady Tower and the Keep, built by Sancho Sánchez de Ulloa in 1482 - are outstanding. This Castle played an important role during the Spanish war, and is strategically built on the border - but Monterey is more than a castle, because it includes a monastery, hospital and a small town that was abandoned in the nineteenth century. Carnival in Verin is one of the most original in Spain. During the carnival, a procession passes through the streets with masked figures, brandishing whips and making an interesting sound with bells tied to their waist.
Situated in a high part of Valle, near the city of Verín. Built in the 12th century by Alfonso Henríquez. It had enormous importance in the times of Pedro I the Cruel. In the 16th century it was used by Felipe el Hermoso to meet Cardinal Cisneros. It is built of stone in regular blocks. From the out…
Cristina
July 25, 2021
It's beautiful castle , it's worth the visit , is for free and the views are really nice😊
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Monterrei, GA