Ribadavia Castle, Ribadavia, Spain

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Terry St (14 months ago)
The castle is a ruin but the town is worth seeing

Marcel JE (14 months ago)
Great archeological site. But only information in Spanish/Galician Friendly staff: Restaurant was closed for renovation so they recommend us restaurants in hmrhe near. They also explained a lot

Mark Auchincloss (14 months ago)
Dates back to 11th Century. Was the residence of the Count of Sarmiento from 1375 for various centuries. Entry fee is €3.50, you purchase tickets at entrace where Tourist Office is which gives you entry to Jewish Museum too. The setting is superb with amazing views. Also you can learn about history,the Jewish quarter & tourism in Ribadavia.I love going here to see the night performances during the annual International Theatre Festival.

Badr Khouzima (4 years ago)
Amazing place to visit. The fort is a great place to walk around and have a drink. The shop sellers are really nice people who would enjoy talking with them while u are at their shops.

Gravensteen

The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages. The name means 'castle of the counts' in Dutch. Arnulf I (918–965), Count of Flanders, was the first to fortify this place, building a medieval bastion on this high sand dune, naturally protected by the river Leie and its marshy banks. This bastion consisted of a central wooden building and several surrounding buildings, also in wood.

In the early 11th century, the wooden building was replaced by a stone residence, consisting of three large halls that made up three storeys, connected by a stone stairwell. The monumental stone staircase, the light openings, the fireplaces built into the walls and the latrines were signs of considerable luxury and comfort in those days. There was probably also a tower.

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