Castillo de Montealegre de Campos, Medieval fortress in Montealegre de Campos, Valladolid province, Spain.
The Castillo de Montealegre de Campos stands on a hilltop in the Torozos plateau, featuring thick stone walls and a distinctive pentagonal tower that rises nearly 20 meters above the surrounding countryside.
Built in the 14th century by the Meneses family under the protection of María de Molina, this castle served as a strategic frontier fortress between the kingdoms of Castile and León.
Recognized as a Cultural Heritage Site, the castle houses the Medieval Interpretation Center where visitors learn about medieval life through historical characters and interactive exhibitions.
The castle opens on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with free admission, offering guided tours through its courtyards, towers and the medieval interpretation center facilities.
This fortress remains unconquered throughout its entire history, having successfully resisted numerous sieges and military attacks over seven centuries of continuous existence.
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