Castle of Chinchón, Renaissance castle on hilltop in Chinchón, Spain.
The castle features thick limestone walls with sloping foundations, rectangular windows, and cylindrical towers positioned at each corner of its rectangular layout.
Built between 1590 and 1598 by Count Diego Fernandez de Cabrera, this fortress replaced an earlier structure destroyed during communal riots in 1521.
The castle represents the architectural transition from medieval fortification to Renaissance palatial design, incorporating both defensive elements and residential features.
Located 51 kilometers from Madrid, visitors can reach the castle using bus line 337 from Conde de Casal square or by driving via highways A-3 or A-4.
During the 20th century, the castle transformed into a liquor production facility, utilizing its robust stone structure for industrial purposes.
Location: Chinchón
GPS coordinates: 40.13631,-3.42419
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:38
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