Berrueco Castle, Torredelcampo, Spain

The castle of Berrueco is located in the small town that belongs to Torredelcampo. It is the most important castle in all Jaén district. On top of San Antón hill, the ruins and remains of Iberian, Roman and Visigoth settlements have been found. This is an area that has been conquered and occupied by different peoples over the years. The main settlement was Roman and took up the lower part of the San Antón hillside.

The castle was built by the Muslims during the 12th century. During the 13th century it was largely transformed by the Christians. The interior was restructured and battlements and machicolations were added for defensive purposes.

In 1243, after its conquest by Ferdinand III, Christians again remodeled the castle to its current appearance.

The most important battles in Castle of Berrueco took place during the second half of the 15th century. At that time the castle was conquered by don Pedro Girón, leader of the rebels against Henry IV. Pedro Girón wanted to make a pact to marry Queen Isabella the Catholic. Don Pedro de Girón died before he could reach such an agreement and the castle was conquered again by the soldiers of constable Iranzo. The castle belonged again to Jaén district.

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Tomás Rincón García (3 months ago)
A beautiful rural castle that still maintains several towers, battlements and a natural stone parade ground. Truly magical.

Juan Salas (8 months ago)
Typical rock castle. Its origin is Muslim, around the 12th century, although it was greatly reformed after its conquest by the Christians. This castle controlled the main roads between Jaén, Martos and Arjona. When I was there I could not access its interior because it was closed and in the process of restoration.

Juanfra Rodriguez (2 years ago)
Very nice castle. Access is via secondary roads but you reach the very foot of it. A castle in progressive ruin with a history that does not deserve this neglect on the part of the authorities.

Oscar Vaquerizo Boiso (3 years ago)
Curious to see. One of many castles as there are in the province. It's in pretty bad shape.

Richard Hidrovo (3 years ago)
Castillo de Berrueco, Municipality of Torredelcampo, there are uninhabited farmhouses, it is very interesting, you can at any time.

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