Castillo de Uclés

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Castillo de Uclés, Medieval fortress in Uclés, Spain

The stone castle features three preserved towers aligned north to south, connected by bridges and fortified walls reaching four meters in height.

The castle was constructed in 801 by Muslim forces and later transferred to Christian control in 1085 following the conquest of Toledo.

The structure became the headquarters of the Order of Santiago, a medieval military organization that influenced Spanish medieval architecture and warfare.

The castle stands at coordinates 39.9795 latitude and -2.8634 longitude, accessible via the A-40 highway from Cuenca in approximately 48 minutes.

The fortress incorporates stones from the ancient Roman city of Segóbriga, visible in the remaining structures of the monastery stables.

Location: Uclés

Inception: 9 century

GPS coordinates: 39.97954,-2.86341

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:55

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