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An impressive
university town, Sigüenza Spain is dominated by
it's castle which is now an impressive four star parador. The
original castle dates back to the 5th century AD. During the
occupation of the Moors, it was further fortified. Sigüenza
is steeped in history dating back to the time of the Celts in 195
BC. The massive Gothic cathedral is famous throughout Spain as
the home of the tomb of
Martin del Arce or El Doncel de
Sigüenza one of the knights of St James who died on the battlefields
of Granada aged 25. There are guided tours around the
cathedral between Tuesday and Saturday.

PLAZA MAJOR
SIGUENZA
PHOTOGRAPH BY ABSOLUT1
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