Montánchez Castle

Montánchez, Spain

Montánchez Castle was built in the 12th century by Almohad occupation. Three water cisterns still exist from that age. After Christian Reconquista, under the administration of the Order of Santiago, a large number of elements were added to the castle, including the wall which surrounds the enclosure. Additionally, in the interior you will still find the keep and the wine cellars, and on the outside a pond and a hermitage built during the 17th century.

Address

Calle Castillo 37B, Montánchez, Spain

See all sites in Montánchez

Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.turismoextremadura.com

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Arjun Anand (18 months ago)
Awesome find on a road trip around Spain, excellent views all around and generally chill and relaxing place to just pause and take it all in! Stop here if you're nearby!

ann bowden (2 years ago)
Atmospheric in the mist then later glorious at sunset

Jose Alberto Amador Muñoz (3 years ago)
Very beautiful and well preserved castle. The views are amazing. You can see all the mountain range and the valley. Highly recommended to see the sunset :)

Ron Rutten (5 years ago)
Typical town in the Extremadura with a stunning view.

Klaus Bello (6 years ago)
unique in it's set up, has a large sistern/pool outside, semi restored and nevertheless a witness of old time. incredible views over the surrounding valleys. Not the most spectacular castle and still a great place to be reminded of how one lived and ruled.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright CONTROTONO

Historic Site of the week

Clementinum

The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries, the City Library also being located nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. The Technical library and the Municipal library have moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6 since 2009. It is currently in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic.

Its history dates from the existence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Clement in the 11th century. A Dominican monastery was founded in the medieval period, which was transformed in 1556 to a Jesuit college. In 1622 the Jesuits transferred the library of Charles University to the Klementinum, and the college was merged with the University in 1654. The Jesuits remained until 1773, when the Klementinum was established as an observatory, library, and university by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.