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Abia de la Obispalía Castle

Coordinates: 40°01′03″N 2°23′49″W / 40.0176°N 2.3969°W / 40.0176; -2.3969
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Abia de la Obispalía

The castle of Abia de la Obispalía is a monument of Roman origin, located in Abia de la Obispalía, in the province of Cuenca, close to a cemetery and an old church.

History

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The castle is of Roman origin; it was important during the Middle Ages.[citation needed]

Current situation

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The castle is open to tourism although most of it has been destroyed.

Surroundings

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The village of Abia de la Obispalía is very important historically. Several archaeological sites and treasures have been found. One of them is at the Museum of Cuenca,[citation needed] and the other two can be found at the British Museum[citation needed] and the Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire in Brussels.[citation needed]

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40°01′03″N 2°23′49″W / 40.0176°N 2.3969°W / 40.0176; -2.3969