Castillo de Bujaraiza, Medieval fortress in Hornos, Spain.
Castillo de Bujaraiza is a medieval fortress featuring a polygonal walled enclosure with a three-story main tower built from stone and lime mortar. The structure now sits on an island within the Tranco reservoir, displaying the typical construction methods of that period's defensive buildings.
In 1239, the fortress was conquered by Master Pedro Perez Pelayo Correa of the Order of Santiago. It was then incorporated into the Encomienda of Segura de la Sierra, where it served as part of the military network controlling the region.
The fortress shows medieval military building styles found throughout the Sierra de Segura region, with design features similar to other castles nearby. Visitors can observe how the architecture reflects the defensive strategies of that era.
The fortress is located on an island in the Tranco reservoir and can only be reached by boat. Access is free year-round with no restrictions for visitors.
The ruins preserve an old water cistern and remnants of defensive walls that become visible when the reservoir water level drops. These seasonal changes reveal hidden details of the original fortification.
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