Pedraza, Medieval village in Segovia province, Spain.
Pedraza is a medieval village in Segovia province surrounded by fortified stone walls and positioned on elevated terrain. Its character comes from narrow cobblestone streets, traditional stone houses, and a single entrance gate with original wooden doors from the 16th century.
The settlement developed during medieval times and grew in importance during the 16th and 17th centuries through wool trade. This prosperity drove the construction of Renaissance palaces and grand houses that still define the village today.
The main square reflects how the village was organized as a social and religious center, with the church and town hall facing each other across the plaza. Locals and visitors alike still gather here, making it the heart of community life.
Visitors must park outside the fortified walls and walk into the village through the single entrance gate. The narrow streets are best experienced on foot, allowing time to observe the traditional houses and the church on the plaza.
The castle was built in the 13th century and later served as a prison for two sons of King Francis I of France from 1526 to 1530. This unexpected role as a holding place for high-ranking captives gives the structure a striking historical episode that few visitors know about.
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