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Cortegana Castle, Cortegana

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Category: Fortress

Location: Cortegana

This castle was built in 13th Century on hill near current city of Cortegana by Sancho IV to defend the area from the Portuguese. The fortress is perfectly preserved. It is rectangular in shape with towers and a two storey keep. It has a small parade ground and there is a well preserved underground water cistern.

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