The Shield of Zamora: Legacy of the Siege
In the year 1072, the historic city of Zamora became the ultimate battleground of Spain. King Sancho II of Castile sought to unite his father's kingdom by force, besieging his own sister, Doña Urraca, who held the fortified city of Zamora. For seven long months, the citizens resisted, giving rise to the famous Spanish proverb, 'No se ganó Zamora en una hora' (Zamora was not won in an hour). Legen…
Adventure summary
In the year 1072, the historic city of Zamora became the ultimate battleground of Spain. King Sancho II of Castile sought to unite his father's kingdom by force, besieging his own sister, Doña Urraca, who held the fortified city of Zamora. For seven long months, the citizens resisted, giving rise to the famous Spanish proverb, 'No se ganó Zamora en una hora' (Zamora was not won in an hour). Legen…
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- Starting location: Puente de Piedra, Zamora
- Estimated duration: 120 minutes
- Price: Free
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In the year 1072, the historic city of Zamora became the ultimate battleground of Spain. King Sancho II of Castile sought to unite his father's kingdom by force, besieging his own sister, Doña Urraca, who held the fortified city of Zamora. For seven long months, the citizens resisted, giving rise to the famous Spanish proverb, 'No se ganó Zamora en una hora' (Zamora was not won in an hour). Legen…
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