Peroja Castle, A Peroxa, Spain

The origins of Peroja Castle are uknown. It may be built as part of the defence line in 793 by the King of Asturia. The current ruins date probably from the 13th century.

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Sergio Fernández Bueno (2 years ago)
It is on a small hill surrounded by forest. Part of the height of the exterior walls and some of the interior structure remain standing.

Oskar (2 years ago)
Well preserved ruins. The best, the walk through the forest.

Alberto Garcia (2 years ago)
Ruins of a castle in a beautiful location. It is partially restored and is very easy to get to. There are picnic areas nearby.

Victor C.L (2 years ago)
Partially restored remains of what was a castle located on an old Castro. It has beautiful views, a sentry box, the base of the keep and a moat or water tank. A hiking trail starts from there, and there are some picnic areas near the river.

Susana da Conceição B. (4 years ago)
Encontramos ese rinconcito por casualidad. Lugar con encanto para pasear ya que tiene bosque y ruta de senderismo entre árboles y sombra, que con calor se agradece. Bonita leyenda/historia relacionada con el castillo y el mismísimo apóstol Santiago!!!

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Sigmaringen Castle was first mentioned in the year 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen monastery. The oldest parts of the castle are concealed beneath the alterations made during the 17th and the 19th centuries. The secret of the earliest settlement built on this defendable rock will never be fully revealed: large-scale excavation work would be necessary, which the extensive land development renders impossible. Judging from the many Roman remains unearthed in the area around Sigmaringen, the 12th century keep known as the 'Roman Tower' could be traced back to a Roman predecessor.

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