Trigueros Castle, Trigueros del Valle, Spain

The history of Trigueros Castle isn't very well known. It is not built on a strategic position because, although located on a small hill in the village, it is dominated by other higher hills. So, the castle was probably more a fortified residence than a military strength. Also the name of the village church, an older building on a higher hill; Santa Maria del Castillo, seems to indicate that the most suitable place of a preceding strength already had been taken.

By its groundplan and disposition it seems to have been build in the 14th century. And reformed and completed in the 1453 as indicated by the coat of arms of Gutierre de Robres (or Robles) and his wife Maria de Guevara, placed above the entrance gate.

Visitors can admire the stables, as well as several blocks that once formed part of the Keep and gateway walls. The main entrance to the castle boasts the coats of arms of Gutierre de Robles and his wife María de Guevara, the lord and lady of the castle who carried out a considerable amount of work on the castle, as well as an inscription featuring the year 1453.

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Silver_Lining_Gacha (16 months ago)
A hidden gem in rural Castilla. Bound to keep children young and old (and maybe even adults) entertained for a couple of hours at a very affordable price.

Marcos Lopez Cabeceira (2 years ago)
Great place, great time with kids !!!

Lia Fluttershine (3 years ago)
Very fun.

Alberto Martinez (3 years ago)
If you are not in a hurry, you can deviate from A-62 Highway for an hour, an your children want to see something different, you should go to this medieval original castle...there are a lot of fantastic figures and pictures...

Raixa N. Pérez Martín (3 years ago)
Very cool, there are magical creatures of different types .. in a small castle that makes it special. It takes about 3/4 of an hour. The children have a great time and the older ones too !! Some very cool things. As you book in advance there are no crowds and you can go earlier or later to visit the town, it is small but beautiful. Good afternoon excursion

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