Castle of Burgos, Medieval fortress and museum on San Miguel hill in Burgos, Spain
The Castle of Burgos rises 75 meters above the city on San Miguel hill, featuring defensive walls, underground tunnels, and a deep water well
The fortress dates to 865 during Muslim invasions, with subsequent fortifications ordered by Asturian monarch Alfonso III through Count Diego Rodriguez Porcelos
The structure transformed from a military fortress into a palace during Henry IV's reign, incorporating specialized Mudejar architectural elements and decorative features
Visitors can explore the restored sections of the castle, including access to the 63-meter-deep medieval well and the underground passages called Cueva del Moro
The castle housed Spain's first artillery training school in the 16th century, producing twenty quintals of gunpowder daily by 1542
Location: Burgos
Inception: 9 century
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of Burgos
Phone: +34947203857
Email: turismo@aytoburgos.es
Website: http://turismo.aytoburgos.es/los-top-5/castillo-y-mirador
GPS coordinates: 42.34280,-3.70722
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:44
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