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Castro of Santa Trega

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Castro of Santa Trega in Spain
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The Castro of Santa Trega is an archaeological site on the hillsides of Mount Santa Trega, in the southwestern Galician municipality of A Guarda, Spain. The site is strategically located overlooking the mouth of the river Miño, at 341 meters (1118 feet) above sea level. Belonging to the Castro culture, it is one of the most emblematic and visited Galician forts (castros).

In 1931, it was declared a National Historical and Artistic Monument ('Monumento Histórico Artístico Nacional') and was also considered a Place of Cultural Interest ('Bien de Interés Cultural': BIC).

Text adapted from “Castro of Santa Trega” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Castro of Santa Trega ranks #18 of 6,412 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #12 of the 433 mapped in Spain. See how Spain compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castro of Santa Trega?

Castro of Santa Trega stands in Spain, at 41.89275°, -8.86981°.

How famous is Castro of Santa Trega?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #18 of 6,412 worldwide, and #12 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 Castro of Santa Trega?

Forte da Ínsua, about 4 km away.

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