Castle of Soutomaior

Soutomaior Castle (Galician: Castelo de Soutomaior, Spanish: Castillo de Soutomayor) is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain. It is situated about 119 metres above sea level on the top of Mount Viso.

Soutomaior Castle
Castelo de Soutomaior
Castillo de Soutomayor
Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Soutomaior Castle
Coordinates42.3295°N 8.5683°W / 42.3295; -8.5683
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerConcello de Soutomaior
OperatorDiputación de Pontevedra
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRestored
Site history
Built12th century
MaterialsStone
Battles/warsIrmandiño revolt

Built in the 12th century by Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior it is one of the most important castles in Southern Galicia.[1]

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