Castle of Peñausende, Medieval castle in Peñausende, Spain.
The fortress stands on vertical granite walls at the top of a cliff, featuring remaining sections of defensive walls and tower foundations.
The Castle of Peñausende belonged to the Order of Santiago and served as a strategic defensive position during the Middle Ages in the Zamora region.
Local traditions connect the castle to Viriatus, a Celtiberian leader from the region who led resistance against Roman expansion in the 2nd century BC.
The castle site functions as an observation point, offering views across the province of Zamora and displaying architectural elements from different construction periods.
The foundation includes metamorphic materials like pegmatites, creating distinct geological characteristics compared to other granite structures in the region.
Location: Peñausende
GPS coordinates: 41.28772,-5.87036
Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17
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