Puebla de Sanabria (; ) is a small town located in the north-western part of the

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, between the rivers

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. It is the economic and political centre of the ''comarca'' of Sanabria.

History

Well known as one of the oldest settlements in the province of Zamora, its roots could get to be documented around year 509 where it appears in a record from the Council of

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. Some authors have the opinion that the information here found refers to the whole region instead referring only to the town. More accurate documentation can be found around the 10th century in which existed as "urbe Senabrie" indicated as organization center for its surrounding area.

Main sights

*the castle built around the 15th century by the Count of Benavente *Romanesque-Gothic church of '' Nuestra Señora de Azogue'' (13th century) *Hermitage of ''San Cayetano'', in Baroque style (17th century) *Isabeline Town Hall (16th century). *Fort of San Carlos Puebla de Sanabria08

Notable people

* Jesús Requejo San Román (1880-1936), Catholic activist, politician

References

External links

For more information

Puebla de Sanabria Town Hall

Puebla de Sanabria in Google Maps

Fiestas de las Victorias, de Puebla de Sanabria

Portal de Turismo de Sanabria
Towns in Spain Municipalities of the Province of Zamora {{Zamora-geo-stub

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