Alija del Infantado Castle, Alija del Infantado, Spain

Alija del Infantado Castle was built in the late 15th century. It has a square floor plan, flanked by towers. Inside the walls is the private Palace of the Ponces, whose primitive construction dates back to the thirteenth century.

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Alejandro (3 years ago)
Well restored on the outside

Rosabel Melon (3 years ago)
It is a very beautiful castle, which is very well preserved.

Javier Ausan (3 years ago)
Beautiful inside

Marcos Miguélez Cabezas (3 years ago)
Restored walls of this medieval castle

Maria Ortega (3 years ago)
It is very good very beautiful.

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