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Castle of Castilnovo, Medieval castle in Condado de Castilnovo, Spain.

The Castle of Castilnovo displays a rectangular layout with six towers, combining circular and square shapes with brick windows featuring pointed horseshoe arches.

Built between the 8th and 10th centuries during Muslim rule in Spain, the castle later belonged to King Henry IV of Castile in the 14th century.

The castle demonstrates Mudéjar architectural style, merging Islamic building techniques with Christian elements through its distinctive arches and brickwork patterns.

Located at kilometer 15 of the SG-205 road in Villafranca, visitors can contact the castle administration through telephone numbers +34 921531092 and +34 914262310.

The castle grounds include a camping area named after Hernán Cortés Cuauhtémoc, reflecting its past role as headquarters for Spanish-Mexican cultural relations.

Location: Condado de Castilnovo

GPS coordinates: 41.23673,-3.75962

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:51

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