Castillo de Cornatel, Priaranza del Bierzo

Name: Castillo de Cornatel
Address: Lugar Villavieja N 536, Priaranza del Bierzo, 24446, Spain
Telephone: +34 987 42 08 06

#1 among attractions in Priaranza del Bierzo

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Castillo de Cornatel, Priaranza del Bierzo

Facts and practical information

Cornatel Castle is located in Villavieja, in the municipality of Priaranza del Bierzo, in the region of El Bierzo, province of León, Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, Spain. It was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest on April 22nd, 1949.

The castle sits on a rocky promontory cut to the east and north by a ravine, more than 180m high, through which the Rioferreiros stream flows. On its other two flanks, which are easily accessible, it is protected by a single wall with a crenellated defensive walkway.

Coordinates: 42°29'15"N, 6°41'35"W

Address

Lugar Villavieja N 536Priaranza del Bierzo 24446 Spain

Contact

+34 987 42 08 06

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Priaranza del Bierzo

Day trips

Castillo de Cornatel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Bierzo, Museo Nacional de la Energía. Ene.Térmica, Museo del Ferrocarril, Castillo Templario.

6.5 miNE
Museum
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6.4 miNE
Church
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Village
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Village
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Castillo de Cornatel, Priaranza del Bierzo

Facts and practical information

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Castillo de Cornatel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)