Castle of Galve de Sorbe

The castle stands on a hill with a central keep featuring stone walls, four watchtowers, and an internal courtyard containing a medieval water cistern.

The structure evolved from a Muslim fortress under Prince Juan Manuel to a 15th-century castle owned by the House of Zuniga and later the Dukes of Alba.

The castle walls display heraldic shields of the Zuniga and Avellaneda families, representing the noble lineages that controlled this strategic fortification.

The fortress remains closed for interior visits, but visitors can examine its exterior architecture and defensive elements from multiple viewing points.

The castle keep contains five levels, including a third-floor fireplace and a fourth-floor masonry dome, demonstrating advanced medieval construction techniques.

Location: Galve de Sorbe

Website: https://castillodegalve.com

GPS coordinates: 41.22694,-3.18639

Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:32