Castle of Burguillos del Cerro, Medieval castle in Burguillos del Cerro, Spain.

Castle of Burguillos del Cerro is a fortress with a rectangular layout featuring two main towers, Torre Parda and Torre del Homenaje, plus three smaller defensive structures. The complex forms a unified structure that reflects medieval defensive strategy.

Of Muslim origin, the fortress was built by the inhabitants of the small burgos nearby, who were harassed by Christian sieges. The Templars took the town around 1230, and in 1240 Ferdinand III of Castile and León donated it to them; they held it until the Order was dissolved by the Council of Vienne (1311–1312). In 1320 the king gave town and castle to Alfonso Fernández Coronel, and in 1393 it passed to Diego López de Zúñiga.

The gateway shows Gothic craftsmanship with the coat of arms of the Zúñiga family, who shaped the fortress over many generations. Visitors can see the marks of this noble rule in the stonework.

Wear sturdy shoes as the paths around and up the fortress are uneven and sometimes steep. It is wise to check opening times before arriving, as access can occasionally be limited.

The Torre del Homenaje has a large hall covered by two domes, reached by an internal staircase to the tower top. Above the Gothic entrance door sits the Zúñiga coat of arms, and above that a projecting matacán. The moat is now filled in, and the outer wall barely survives.