Coca, Medieval castle and municipality in Segovia Province, Spain
Coca is a municipality in Segovia Province featuring a medieval castle with red-brick walls and towers in Mudéjar style, situated at 785 meters elevation. The settlement combines the fortress complex with a village center where the church of Santa María la Mayor still serves as a local landmark.
The area originated as a Roman settlement called Cauca, founded in 151 BCE, and later produced Emperor Theodosius I in 347 CE. The castle appeared much later in the 15th century as a regional military stronghold.
The church of Santa María la Mayor anchors village life with its modest design and holds the ornate tomb of the Fonseca family, builders of the castle. Local identity remains tied to this family and their architectural legacy.
The village sits roughly 50 kilometers northwest of Segovia and connects through regional transportation networks. Wear sturdy shoes since paths around the castle and through the old settlement can be uneven and rough.
The village preserves remnants of medieval town walls dating to the 12th century that are still visible today. Alongside these, Roman-era structures including private homes and water systems remain, revealing how long this location has been inhabited.
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