Castle of Zahara de la Sierra | |
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Native name Spanish: Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra | |
Location | Zahara de la Sierra, Spain |
Coordinates | 36°50′19″N5°23′25″W / 36.838486°N 5.390269°W Coordinates: 36°50′19″N5°23′25″W / 36.838486°N 5.390269°W |
Official name: Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra | |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 1993 |
Reference no. | RI-51-0007649 |
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