This castle was in existence in the 10th century. The old lady told us a lot about this place. The tower though seemed in perfect condition. We were able to admire it from a distance. Sadly, we couldn’t get in, probably because the walls were not that sturdy. Some call it el Toro del diablo, the tower of the devil. Wow! Afterwards she went to show us the Castillo Torre Salvana. There was a modern old home nearby and she asked permission to show us this place, so we could see a modern retirement home. She showed us the contrast between new homes and the old-style home. She was 80 years old and she shared in Spanish a lot about plants, trees and other. She was so excited that she could help us. I decided to ask for her help with my broken Spanish. We had heard that it was depilated, but was still beautiful. We thought we knew the directions to Castillo Torre Salvana, but noting matched with the map that the tourist Information gave us. The residents of Belalcázar, fearing a new invasion by the French, requested from the Countess of Belalcázar that the fortress towers be dismantled, to which the lady agreed, and they began to inconsiderately demolish, first the palace and later the castle, taking advantage of the materials in the construction and decoration of some houses in the town.After visiting Colonia Guell, we got lost. They hit the fortress with 200 shots, only slightly chipping the eastern wall. On May 6, 1811, an English division of 5,000 men laid siege to the castle, protected by 40 men from the 51st Regiment of the line under Lieutenant Charpentier. During the War of Independence, it was occupied by the French, causing the Sotomayor castle to fall into decline. In the 16th century, a palatial area with a Renaissance style was added. It boasts the highest Tribute tower in the entire Iberian Peninsula-it’s 47 meters high and is meticulously ornamented. This castle that inspired the design of Cinderella’s castle at Disney World! Visitors can access all areas of the castle, and an audio guide is available.Īlso known as Sotomayor Castle, this imposing 15th-century Gothic fortress is in the city of Belalcázar, Province of Córdoba in Spain.
It was built to serve as both a fortress and royal residence. Later kings restored and expanded it the castle’s current appearance dates back to the reign of Felipe II.Īs in other cases, the Alcázar also served as a prison and as the headquarters of the Royal Artillery College. That same century, and with King Alfonso X inside, it sank. The Alcázar de Segovia was a Spanish-Arab fortress-palace erected in the 12th century. Read this list to discover 12 breathtaking castles in Spain, along with unique information about each one.
12 Breathtaking Castles in SpainĬastles in Spain not only represent an important part of history, but also one of the greatest beauties of the country. Without castles, Spain wouldn’t have had protection during the battles and the Christian reconquest of the country, which is why they’re an important symbol for Spain. In contrast, castles in Spain began as royal property, as they were spoils of war and were later ceded to the government, wardens, or tenants. In feudal Europe, the castle was owned by a nobleman who lent it to his vassals in case of aggression in exchange for a tax. Castles in Spain started with a military purpose.Īlthough some castles in Spain have remained inhabited since their construction, most were abandoned as their original defensive uses were superseded by weapon technology.Īn impressive collection castles in good condition still survive in Spain that have almost completely preserved their pure medieval structure.Ī peculiar characteristic of castles in Spain, compared to those in the rest of Europe, is their ownership. This led to the construction of countless fortresses. Battles raged not only between Christians and Muslims, but also between the kingdoms and the Taifa. In Spain, the beginning of the 8th century to the end of the 15th century was a long period of intermittent warfare.
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