Ucero Castle

Ucero, Spain

The place dominated by the Ucero castle has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The castle is built on the site of an ancient Celtiberian castro. The site was first time mentioned in 1157 when Alfonso VII located the village of Sotos the Suso between Uxama and Ucero and there are documents that indicate that the castle already existed in the 13th century. It is estimated that the important hermit of San Juan de Otero, nowadays destroyed, was ubicated near San Bartolomé, which was a Templarian chapel.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Calle Castillo, Ucero, Spain

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Details

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

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Aidan Mc Enroe (14 months ago)
Interesting ruins but no info in English about the history. Nice roads for motorbiking to it though from the north . Small hike up from the car park

-Alberto González Pericot (2 years ago)
Nice castle dominating the access to the Cañon de Río Lobos. It needs a much greater restoration because except for the tower (walls and roof) and part of the external wall, the rest is in ruins. Patrons are accepted..... ?

Dave Chapman (3 years ago)
An amazing old castle ruin in a quiet an tranquil area, that sits at an intersection of several local hiking trails. The ruins are unspoilt except for the effects of time, and you are free to explore and enjoy the amazing views. We'll worth the short hike up from Ucero.

B. T. (4 years ago)
Great place! Amazing views..!!

Goga (5 years ago)
Such a beautiful, peaceful place.

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