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A Castro is a kind of very common and ancient hamlet in Galicia.They were built on the top of hills, by rivers or by the sea. So they were easy defending.They use to be protected by a deep ditches or moats.The organization of this castros was like very small towns with their houses, their streets, common services, water tanks…The round houses were made of stone, with a wooden door and a conical roof made of straw. The animals live in the houses with the people. That was their heating system.Many of these castros are in very good condition nowadays. Some of them have been restored.

You can see some photos of some of them.Santa Tegra is a very important one.

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In the province of A Coruña where we are, we can see some.

 Castro de Elviña, within the municipality of A Coruña city.

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Castro de Baroña

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Castro de Borneiro

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