Castle of Montilla, Medieval fortress ruins in Montilla, Spain.
The Castle of Montilla stands on an elevated position with multiple defensive towers, including La Dorada, del Sol, Centinela, La Defensa, Minerva, and Diana.
Ferdinand the Catholic ordered the destruction of this fortress in 1508 to diminish the power of Pedro Fernández de Córdoba, first Marquis of Priego.
The castle site holds significance as the birthplace of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, known as El Gran Capitán, a notable Spanish military commander in 1453.
The castle grounds now house the Duke's Granary, an 18th-century grain storage building that contains the tourist office and hosts temporary exhibitions.
Archaeological excavations revealed remains of an Iberian settlement from before the 1st century and a watchtower constructed during the Christian conquest.
Location: Montilla
GPS coordinates: 37.59210,-4.63739
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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