Castle of Maceda

The fortress features two concentric enclosures with thick stone walls and multiple towers rising above the hills of Ourense province in Galicia.

Built in the 11th century, the castle endured an assault from 10,000 Irmandinos rebels led by Diego de Lemos in the 15th century.

King Alfonso X spent his childhood at the castle, where he learned the Galician language that he later used in his literary works.

The castle operates as a hotel with modern accommodations while maintaining its original medieval architectural elements and structural integrity.

Explorer Joao da Nova, who later became the mayor of Lisbon, was born within these castle walls in 1460 before fleeing to Portugal.

Location: Maceda

GPS coordinates: 42.27053,-7.65899

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:45