Buitrago del Lozoya Wall

The fortified wall circles the entire village, incorporating rectangular and polygonal towers that form a complete defensive perimeter along the Lozoya River.

The wall's construction spans multiple periods from the 11th to 15th centuries, reflecting both Arab and Castilian-Mudejar architectural elements during different building phases.

The Clock Tower serves as the main entrance to the fortified enclosure, connecting to battlemented walkways that allowed guards to monitor the surrounding territory.

Visitors can climb to observation points on the wall structure to examine the medieval defensive features and view the surrounding Sierra Norte landscape.

The wall's defensive system includes a rare Byzantine military architecture style, with portions of an outer barbican from the 14th century still visible.

Location: Buitrago del Lozoya

GPS coordinates: 40.99725,-3.63519

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:44