Castle of Castellar de la Frontera

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Castle of Castellar de la Frontera
Native name
Spanish: Castillo de Castellar de la Frontera
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Location Castellar de la Frontera, Spain
Coordinates 36°19′07″N5°27′12″W / 36.318650°N 5.453279°W / 36.318650; -5.453279 Coordinates: 36°19′07″N5°27′12″W / 36.318650°N 5.453279°W / 36.318650; -5.453279
Official name: Castillo de Castellar de la Frontera
Type Non-movable
Criteria Monument
Designated 1963
Reference no. RI-51-0001454
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Location of Castle of Castellar de la Frontera in Spain

The Castle of Castellar de la Frontera (Spanish: Castillo de Castellar de la Frontera) is a castle located in Castellar de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1963.[ citation needed ]

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