Trevejo Castle

Trevejo Castle origin dates back to before the 12th century when a Muslim fortress stood in its place, serving as the basis for its construction in the 15th century. The original fortress was conquered by Alfonso VII of León, who handed it over to the Order of the Temple. In 1184, by order of King Fernando II of León, it passed into the hands of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Two years later, the same monarch decided to give it to the Order of Santiago. Over the course of history, it also came to belong to the Order of Alcántara.

During the French invasion of the peninsula, the castle was destroyed to prevent Spanish guerrillas from taking refuge in it.

Today, the homage tower and a large part of the wall still resist the passage of time. At the foot of the castle, there are a series of anthropomorphic stone tombs, allegedly containing the remains of some of the warrior monks who were initially owners of the castle.

Address

CC-V-143 16, Trevejo, Spain

Details

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