Castle of Soutomaior facts for kids
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| Castelo de Soutomaior Castillo de Soutomayor |
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| Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain | |
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 Soutomaior Castle
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| Coordinates | 42°19′46″N 8°34′06″W / 42.3295°N 8.5683°W |
| Type | Castle |
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| Owner | Concello de Soutomaior |
| Operator | Diputación de Pontevedra |
| Open to the public |
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| Condition | Restored |
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| Built | 12th century |
| Materials | Stone |
| Battles/wars | Irmandiño revolt |
Soutomaior Castle (which is Castelo de Soutomaior in Galician and Castillo de Soutomayor in Spanish) is an old castle from the Middle Ages. You can find it in a place called Soutomaior in Galicia, Spain. It sits high up on Mount Viso, about 119 meters above sea level. This makes it a great spot to look out over the area.
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A Look at Soutomaior Castle
This castle was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! It was built by a powerful person named Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior. The castle is made of strong stone. It is one of the most important castles in the southern part of Galicia.
What Happened at the Castle?
Castles like Soutomaior were often involved in important events. One big event connected to this castle was the Irmandiño revolt. This was a time when common people in Galicia rose up against the nobles and their castles.
Visiting the Castle Today
Today, Soutomaior Castle has been restored. This means it has been fixed up and looks great. It is now owned by the local government of Soutomaior. The castle is open to the public, so people can visit and explore its history.
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