🏰 Castle of Ponferrada

It is located in the city of the same name. it was established as one of the largest fortresses in northwestern Spain during the Middle Ages.

The arrival of the Templars at the castle took place in 1178, with the aim of serving to the interests of the kings Alfonso IX and Ferdinand II. The Order of the Temple would protect the way to Santiago and its pilgrims from Muslim invasion. 

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