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That is why this privileged spot, which offered a commanding view of the surroundings, was chosen to build the San Lorenzo Castle in 1595.<\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00589b&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get there<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:70px|text_align:left|color:%2300589b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=&#8221;no&#8221; text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>A 4\u00d74 vehicle is recommended. 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