Castle of Fuentes de Valdepero, 15th century castle in Fuentes de Valdepero, Spain
The Castle of Fuentes de Valdepero features a three-story keep with vaulted ceilings, battlements, and walls measuring up to 11 meters in thickness.
The fortress replaced a 10th-century structure and maintains strong connections with the Sarmiento family and Count of Monzón, Don Pedro Ansúrez.
The structure exhibits Romanesque architectural elements throughout its design, representing military construction techniques from medieval Spanish fortifications.
Access to the castle costs 3 euros for standard entry and 1.5 euros for reduced rates, with free admission available on Tuesday afternoons.
The castle contains some of the thickest defensive walls found among Spanish fortifications constructed during the fifteenth century.
Location: Fuentes de Valdepero
GPS coordinates: 42.07361,-4.50153
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:24
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