New Castle of Manzanares el Real, 15th-century castle in Manzanares el Real, Spain
The granite fortress contains four circular towers, one hexagonal main tower, and a rectangular courtyard with porticos supported by octagonal columns.
King John I of Castile granted these lands to Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza in the 14th century, leading to the construction of the castle in 1475.
The castle exhibits Isabelline Gothic architecture through its decorative elements and houses a collection of 17th-century Flemish tapestries depicting Julius Caesar's life.
The Community of Madrid manages public visits to the castle, which includes six floors, a basement, and educational activities about medieval life.
The castle served as the location for establishing the Parliamentary Assembly of Madrid and presenting the region's Statute of Autonomy in 1982.
Location: Manzanares el Real
Inception: 1475
Architects: Juan Guas
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 40.72722,-3.86222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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