Archivo General de Simancas

The archive occupies a fifteen-century fortress positioned on elevated ground, containing extensive collections of Spanish administrative documents from multiple centuries.

Founded in 1540 under Charles V, the archive became the first official repository of the Crown of Castile, storing government records and diplomatic correspondence.

The institution preserves millions of documents about Spanish history, including royal decrees, military records, maps, and personal letters from the medieval period.

Researchers can request up to three document bundles at once with a daily limit of ten, accessing materials through an electronic system.

The archive maintains documents in Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Ottoman Turkish, reflecting the diplomatic relations between the Hispanic Monarchy and various nations.

Location: Simancas

Inception: 1540

Website: https://culturaydeporte.gob.es/cultura/areas/archivos/mc/archivos/ags/portada.html

GPS coordinates: 41.59189,-4.82889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02