Castle of Soutomaior
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Soutomaior Castle | |
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Castelo de Soutomaior Castillo de Soutomayor | |
Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain | |
Soutomaior Castle | |
Coordinates | 42°19′46″N 8°34′06″W / 42.3295°N 8.5683°W |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Concello de Soutomaior |
Operator | Diputación de Pontevedra |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Restored |
Site history | |
Built | 12th century |
Materials | Stone |
Battles/wars | Irmandiño revolt |
Soutomaior Castle (Galician: Castelo de Soutomaior, Spanish: Castillo de Soutomayor) is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain. It is situated about 119 metres above sea level on the top of Mount Viso.
Built in the 12th century by Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior it is one of the most important castles in Southern Galicia.[1]
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Categories:
- Castles in Galicia (Spain)
- Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of Pontevedra
- Spanish castle stubs