Castle of Simancas, Medieval fortress and national archive in Simancas, Spain.
The Castle of Simancas features robust stone walls, tall towers, and a defensive moat surrounding the perimeter of the fortified structure.
The House of Enríquez rebuilt an existing Moorish fortress in the 15th century before the Catholic Monarchs claimed it for the Spanish Crown.
The castle holds the General Archive of Simancas, containing 35 million documents that detail the administrative history of the Spanish Empire.
The archive remains open to researchers and visitors who can explore the historical documents and architectural elements through guided tours.
The castle includes a fireproof chamber specifically designed to protect valuable documents from potential damage or destruction.
Location: Simancas
Part of: Castells de la província de Valladolid
GPS coordinates: 41.59194,-4.82889
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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