Priaranza del Bierzo (Priaranza in

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) is a village and municipality located in the region of

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) . According to the 2006

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( INE), the municipality has a population of 918 inhabitants. It is one of the Galician speaking councils of

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Towns

* Priaranza del Bierzo / Priaranza * Villalibre de la Jurisdicción * Santalla del Bierzo / Santalla * Paradela de Muces * Villavieja / A Vilavella * Cornatel / Cornatelo

Cornatel Castle (''Ulver'')

File:Castillo_de_Cornatel.JPG, The Cornatel Castle in Priaranza del Bierzo, built in the 9th century. File:Cornatel_01.JPG, Cornatel Castle as seen from the Hanging House. File:Castillo_de_Cornatel.jpg, View of the southern side. File:Castillo de Cornatel de Noche.jpg, View of the Cornatel Castle at night.

References

Municipalities in El Bierzo {{León-geo-stub