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Castle Lupario

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The Castle Lupario, also known as the Castle Beca, is a Gallaeci castro located between the towns of Bastavales [es], (Brión) and Ribasar [es] (Rois).

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Castle Lupario
Castro Lupario
Bastavales [es], Brión, A Coruña in Spain
Ruins of Castle Lupario
Ruins of Castle Lupario
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Coordinates42.813333°N 8.631667°W / 42.813333; -8.631667
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The site was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in December 2009.[1] It is easily accessible and remains of the walls can be seen. This caste complex was perhaps the capital of the Amaci [es] (Astures) and came to achieve great importance. A parish church, Santo Antonini de Castro, existed on the site until the also existed here until the beginning of the 17th century.[citation needed]

The Liber Sancti Jacobi places Queen Lupa's residence at this castle.[2]

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