Castle of Guijosa

Castle of Guijosa is a medieval fortress in Sigüenza featuring a square layout with cylindrical corner towers and a central tower decorated with windows and balconies. The structure rises from within the town streets, integrated into the surrounding urban fabric.

Built around 1350 by Iñigo López de Orozco, this fortress emerged during a time when noble families designed such buildings for both defense and residence. The property passed to the House of Medinaceli after the original owner was killed by King Pedro I.

The entrance gate displays the coat of arms of the Orozco family and blends military and residential design elements that reflect how fortresses gradually became homes. This mixing of styles shows how the building's purpose evolved over the centuries.

This fortress sits at street level with the surrounding town houses, allowing visitors to view it directly from the main streets. Only the exterior walls are open to visitors, so plan for a brief walk around the perimeter to see its features.

Each corner tower houses hollow chambers supported by corbels that form crenelated sentry boxes connected to the castle's walkway. These spaces served as separate defensive positions allowing guards to monitor different angles of approach.

Location: Sigüenza

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 41.09809,-2.57470

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25