Castillo-palacio de Escalona, Medieval castle on the Alberche River in Escalona, Spain
The castle combines a military fortress and a Mudéjar palace, separated by the Court of Honor with a prominent 22-meter-high tower.
Initially established as a Roman fortification, the castle served as a defense point against Almoravid and Almohad attacks in 1131, 1137, and 1196.
The castle was the birthplace of Don Juan Manuel, a medieval Spanish writer and grandson of King Ferdinand III of Castile.
The municipal government acquired the castle in 2024 after 50 years of private ownership, planning to transform it into a tourist complex.
The castle features a sophisticated access system in its main tower, with multiple floors protected by portcullises and defensive battlements.
Location: Escalona
GPS coordinates: 40.16832,-4.40168
Latest update: March 21, 2025 14:39
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