Castle of Soutomaior

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Soutomaior Castle
Castelo de Soutomaior
Castillo de Soutomayor
Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
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Site information
TypeCastle
OwnerConcello de Soutomaior
OperatorDiputación de Pontevedra
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRestored
Location
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Soutomaior Castle
Location of Soutomaior Castle within Galicia
Coordinates 42°19′46″N8°34′06″W / 42.3295°N 8.5683°W / 42.3295; -8.5683
Site history
Built12th century
MaterialsStone
Battles/wars Irmandiño revolt

Soutomaior Castle (Galician : Castelo de Soutomaior) is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain. It is situated about 119 metres above sea level on the top of Mount Viso.

Built in the 12th century by Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior it is one of the most important castles in Southern Galicia. [1]

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42°19′46″N8°34′06″W / 42.3295°N 8.5683°W / 42.3295; -8.5683