Peñafiel, Spain

Peñafiel, Spain, Castile and León, Spain

In the province of Valladolid, in Castille-León, the castle of Peñafiel was built between the 10th and 15th centuries. This gothic-style castle today houses a wine museum. Due to its location on top of a hill and its shape, this castle is also known as “the vessel of Castille”.

Butron

País Vasco, Spain

With medieval origins, the Marquis of Cubas renovated this castle using a neo-gothic style in the 19th century. He created this fantasy inspired by the Bavarian castles and the Alcázar de Segovia.

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Benalmádena, AN

This castle, located just outside the town of Benalmádena, in the province of Málaga (Andalusia), is a monument to Christopher Columbus. It depicts the three ships he used during his journey.

Loarre, AR

This fortress from the 11th century is one of the best preserved Romanesque-style castles in Europe. It was first a royal residence, and later an Augustinian monastery.

Olite

Olite, Navarre, Spain

The castle of Olite, Navarre, was witness of an importante confrontation during the Napoleonic French invasion in the early 19th century. It has been restored to its former glory, described by a 15th century German writer as follows: "Surely there is no king with a more beautiful castle or palace and with so many gilded rooms”.

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Segovia, CL

The Alcázar de Segovia is thought to have been the inspiration for Disney’s famous castle. One thing we know for sure, it’s been a witness of important events in our history, like the crowning of Isabella the Catholic or the marriage of Philip II.

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Medina del Campo, CL

Next to the town of Medina del Campo, in the province of Valladolid, the Castle of La Mota was the home of Isabella the Catholic during her final days until her passing. Later on, it became a prison for some infamous convicts, such as César Borgia, who escaped from the top of the tower using a rope.