ALMENAR CASTLE, SORIA, CASTILLA Y LEON, SPAIN (2020)
The oldest remains of this castle date back to the 10th century, and constitute the walls of the keep. It belonged to the border line that separated the Christian kingdoms of Castilla and Aragon and between these and the Muslim Taifa kingdoms with its head in Córdoba.
Later, in the 15th century, the inner enclosure and the battlements of the outer wall were built. And a century later, the castle towers were modified.
At the time of its maximum splendor, the set counted for the two previously mentioned venues. Inside, the residential area had a gallery and a staircase added later.
For long periods, it was the residence of the kings Charles II, of the Habsburg dynasty, and Philip V, of the Bourbon dynasty.
In addition, it inspired the romantic poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer to write some of his famous Legends.
After its abandonment in the 18th century, it ended up being the headquarters of the local Civil Guard. There, Leonor Izquierdo was born, the daughter of a civil guard, who would end up being the young wife of the writer Antonio Machado.
The Almenar castle is one of the best preserved castles in the entire Province of Soria, it is currently privately owned, inhabited periodically and can only be visited with their consent. (Source: Wikipedia)
ALMENAR CASTLE, SORIA, CASTILLA Y LEON, SPAIN (2020)
The oldest remains of this castle date back to the 10th century, and constitute the walls of the keep. It belonged to the border line that separated the Christian kingdoms of Castilla and Aragon and between these and the Muslim Taifa kingdoms with its head in Córdoba.
Later, in the 15th century, the inner enclosure and the battlements of the outer wall were built. And a century later, the castle towers were modified.
At the time of its maximum splendor, the set counted for the two previously mentioned venues. Inside, the residential area had a gallery and a staircase added later.
For long periods, it was the residence of the kings Charles II, of the Habsburg dynasty, and Philip V, of the Bourbon dynasty.
In addition, it inspired the romantic poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer to write some of his famous Legends.
After its abandonment in the 18th century, it ended up being the headquarters of the local Civil Guard. There, Leonor Izquierdo was born, the daughter of a civil guard, who would end up being the young wife of the writer Antonio Machado.
The Almenar castle is one of the best preserved castles in the entire Province of Soria, it is currently privately owned, inhabited periodically and can only be visited with their consent. (Source: Wikipedia)