Castle of Turégano

The Castle of Turégano is a fortress featuring circular towers that enclose the Romanesque Church of San Miguel Arcángel within its rectangular walls, topped with a Baroque bell tower. The structure combines defensive elements from different periods into a unified complex.

The fortress has roots in Celtiberian times and underwent Arab influence before being substantially transformed in the 15th and 16th centuries. By the late Renaissance, it served as a prison for a former secretary of King Philip II.

The Church of San Miguel sits integrated within the fortress walls, showing how worship and defense were inseparable in medieval times. Walking through the structure, visitors experience how religious and military purposes shared the same space.

The site is best explored on foot, allowing visitors to move through all areas at a comfortable pace. A guided tour is the most effective way to understand the layout and history, so advance planning helps.

The renowned architects Juan Guas and Gil de Hontañón oversaw the artistic transformation, weaving Renaissance elements into the original Arab structure. Their work makes this a rare example of how architectural styles merged across centuries of changing rule.

Location: Turégano

GPS coordinates: 41.15811,-4.00530

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47