Castillo Palacio de Peñíscola: The Templar Fortress of Pope Luna

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Explore the remarkable history of the 13th-century Templar castle, also known as Castillo del Papa Luna. Built by the Knights Templar on a rocky promontory, this fortress later became the papal palace for Pope Benedict XIII in 1411, rising majestically 64 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. Discover the architectural legacy of the Templars and the fascinating story of the antipope who made this castle his refuge.