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The legendary nobleman Pedro Álvarez de Sotomayor, better known as Pedro Madruga, commissioned the construction of a castle in the 15th century on the highest point of the fortress, the "Casa do Conde," as it has been known ever since. Currently, only the base of the original building remains, with the upper floors dating from the early 20th century. Its initial purpose was to serve as a noble residence, and today it forms part of the facilities of the Condado do Tea Wine Science Museum.