Castillo de San Martín de Valvení, castillo de la provincia de Valladolid, España
Castillo de San Martin de Volveni is a castle ruin from the 13th century in the small town of San Martin de Volveni in Valladolid Province. It was once an important fortress with thick walls and watchtowers, parts of which still stand and display the layers of medieval construction.
The castle was built in the 13th century and was long an important fortification under the rule of the Zúñiga family. Over the centuries, several noble families including the Alburquerque, Guzmanes, and Portocarrero held ownership before the structure eventually fell into decline.
The place name reflects its medieval roots, and the ruins show how the Zúñiga family and other noble houses shaped the region. The community keeps this past alive through traditional celebrations like La Trinidad and El Salvador, which have marked the village calendar for generations.
The castle is freely accessible with no entry fee, so you can walk to the ruins from the village center at any time. The best time to visit is during daylight with good sun to clearly see the walls and their structure and take photographs.
The castle was declared a Cultural Heritage Site of National Interest in 1949, a status that shows how important the structure is to the region. The village itself also offers the Gothic church of El Salvador and views of the Paredones de Pisuerga cliffs, which add extra historical layers to a visit.
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