Castle of Arbeteta, Medieval fortress in Arbeteta, Guadalajara, Spain
The Castle of Arbeteta incorporates natural rock formations into its structure, featuring a deep moat and semicircular reinforcements at two corners of the walls.
The fortress belonged to Luis de la Cerda, the first Duke of Medinaceli, who positioned it strategically at the edge of his domain for territorial protection.
The castle reflects the evolution of medieval military architecture with its integration of firearm openings and stone bench windows along the northern wall.
The central courtyard contains an ancient water storage system and remains of the tower keep, which provided essential resources for the castle inhabitants.
A weather vane called El Mambrú stands atop the nearby church, connected to a tale about a soldier and a woman named Giraldina.
Location: Arbeteta
GPS coordinates: 40.67250,-2.39972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:24
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