Castle of Buitrago del Lozoya | |
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Native name Spanish: Castillo de Buitrago del Lozoya | |
Location | Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain |
Coordinates | 40°59′41″N3°38′02″W / 40.994598°N 3.633976°W Coordinates: 40°59′41″N3°38′02″W / 40.994598°N 3.633976°W |
Architectural style(s) | Gothic, Mudéjar |
Official name | Castillo de Buitrago del Lozoya |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 1931 |
Reference no. | RI-51-0000721 |
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