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Castle of Zamora, Spain

🇪🇸 Spain · 11th century

Castle of Zamora, Spain in Spain
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The Castle of Zamora is a Middle Ages fortress in Zamora, Spain. It stands northwest of the city's Cathedral.

It features Pre-Roman foundations and a Romanesque general structure. It was built between the 10th and 12th centuries. It stands northwest of the Cathedral, with views of the town and the river from the keep.

Text adapted from “Castle of Zamora” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Castle of Zamora, Spain ranks #4,487 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #194 of the 603 mapped in Spain. Founded c. 1050, it is older than 90% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 325 atlas entries founded in the 11th century. See how Spain compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle of Zamora, Spain?

Castle of Zamora, Spain stands in Spain, at 41.4998°, -5.7561°.

When was Castle of Zamora, Spain built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1050. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Castle of Zamora, Spain?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,487 of 8,133 worldwide, and #194 in Spain. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Castle of Zamora, Spain?

Castle of Asmesnal, about 37 km away.

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