Castillo de Peñaranda de Duero

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Lording over Peñaranda like an echo of more epic times, this elongated fortress is like an archetypal castle drawn by children with a forest of turrets and crenellations. Originally built in the 10th century but effectively dating from the 15th, it's a stunning backdrop to the town and worth exploring for the views from on high.


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