Castillo de Sancho IV, Medieval fortress in Cumbres Mayores, Spain.
The castle features an irregular nine-sided layout with eight towers, combining square and semicircular shapes across its defensive perimeter walls.
King Sancho IV authorized the construction of this fortress in 1293 to protect the Banda Gallega region from Portuguese territorial expansion.
The fortress represents medieval military architecture with its granite stone walls, Gothic arches, and defensive features that shaped regional development.
Visitors can explore the castle on Saturdays and holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00, with Sunday hours from 10:00 to 13:30.
The entrance through Torre de San Miguel contains a carved relief, while the Puerta del Sol features decorative elements depicting the sun and moon.
Location: Cumbres Mayores
GPS coordinates: 38.06434,-6.64589
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:17
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