Castle of Jadraque, Medieval castle in Jadraque, Spain.
The Castle of Jadraque stands on a hill at 959 meters above sea level, overlooking the Henares River valley in Guadalajara Province.
Cardinal Pedro González de Mendoza acquired the fortress in 1469 through an exchange and transformed it into a Renaissance palace-fortress.
The castle contains architectural elements from different periods, including Islamic foundations from the 8th century and Renaissance modifications from the 15th century.
Visitors can reach the castle through regular bus and train services connecting Jadraque with other regions of Guadalajara Province.
The rectangular structure extends 100 meters in length and features four circular towers plus one rectangular tower surrounded by a stone barrier.
Location: Jadraque
Location: Guadalajara Province
Founders: Pedro González de Mendoza
GPS coordinates: 40.91770,-2.93472
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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