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Castillo de Villanueva de Jamuz
Spain, Spain
The Castillo de Villanueva de Jamuz is a medieval fortress in Santa Elena de Jamuz, León province, Spain, built in the 15th century by Diego Fernández de Quiñones and María de Toledo, parents of the renowned knight Suero de Quiñones.
Similar in style to the nearby Laguna de Negrillos tower with its robust stone construction, defensive walls, and keep tower, it served as a noble stronghold along the Vía de la Plata route amid frontier conflicts. Listed among Spain's historic castles, it remains a cultural landmark tied to local chivalric legends, though now in partial ruin and privately held.
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C. Carretera, 38, 24762 Villanueva de Jamuz, León, Spain
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