Castle of Riba de Santiuste

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Castle of Riba de Santiuste, Medieval castle in Sigüenza, Spain.

The Castle of Riba de Santiuste extends ninety meters in length and fourteen meters in width, positioned along a north-south axis on a hilltop location.

The first documented reference to the castle dates from the 12th century when King Alfonso VI granted ownership to Sigüenza's bishop, Bernardo de Agén.

The castle received recognition as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1992, marking its status as a protected cultural heritage site in Spain.

The fortress entrance features a narrow access road leading to the main gate, where visitors encounter a compact parade ground and four defensive towers.

During the 15th century, Navarrese forces used this mountaintop castle as their base to conduct raids on Sigüenza until Dean López de Madrid reclaimed it.

Location: Sigüenza

GPS coordinates: 41.19802,-2.70598

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:34

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