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Perched atop an imposing rocky promontory jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, Peñíscola Castle is one of Europe's most captivating medieval fortresses. Built by the Knights Templar at the end of the 13th century over an ancient Moorish citadel, this stronghold gained international fame as the papal residence of Benedict XIII, the controversial Papa Luna, during the Western Schism. Its austere stone walls, barrel-vaulted chambers, and breathtaking ocean views seamlessly blend late Romanesque rigor with Gothic elegance, offering an unforgettable journey into the heart of Spanish medieval history and papal intrigue.
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