Route 1 West. Section 2 - Castillo de Cornatel
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Esta fortaleza, del siglo X, se adapta al territorio, ubicándose en una zona elevada desde donde se controla el Valle del Sil.
As in Ponferrada, the Castillo de Cornatel belonged to the Knights Templar. Subsequently it was owned by the Duke of Lemos. The castle is accessed by bordering the western section between the walls and the impressive cliff at the foot of the castle.
Inside, exhibitions are held periodically.
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Castle of CornatelMore informationEsta fortaleza, del siglo X, se adapta al territorio, ubicándose en una zona elevada desde donde se controla el Valle del Sil.As in Ponferrada, the Castillo de Cornatel belonged to the Knights Templar....
