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Sacred Castle-Convent of Calatrava La Nueva

The Sacred Castle-Convent of Calatrava La Nueva, in Aldea del Rey, is an impressive fortress built in the 13th century as the seat of the Calatrava Order. Its flint stonework cuts a magnificent figure against the Manchegan sky, dominating the strategic pass from La Mancha to Sierra Morena.
The site is declared of Special Cultural Interest (BIC) as a Historical Monument.

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