Castillo de Piedrabuena

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Castillo de Piedrabuena

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Castillo de Piedrabuena, Medieval castle near San Vicente de Alcantara, Spain.

The stone fortress features a square exterior wall with four corner towers and an inner courtyard surrounded by residential galleries.

Built in the 13th century, the castle served as the administrative headquarters of the Order of Alcantara between the Guadiana and Tagus rivers.

The castle displays architectural elements from different periods, including Gothic structures from medieval times and Renaissance additions from the 16th century.

Located 10 kilometers from Alburquerque, the privately owned castle requires advance arrangements through the San Vicente de Alcantara tourism office.

The fortress contains a 1547 bastion with a stone-carved heraldic shield representing Carlos V and the Order of San Julian de Pereiro.

Location: Badajoz Province

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 39.31995,-6.97616

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39

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