Located in the Puebla Vieja of San Vicente de la Barquera in Cantabria, the Castillo del Rey is also known as Castillo de San Vicente. It is a protected cultural asset categorized as a monument. While it is believed that the first castle in this location was built during the repopulation by Alfonso I of Asturias, the current walls date from the 13th century onwards. The fortress was once part of the defensive system of the town, working alongside its walls.
Restored during the 1990s, the castle now serves as a museum and a space for exhibitions. Its structure is elongated, measuring over fifty meters in length and about twenty meters in width. The building is constructed from masonry, featuring ashlar stone at the corners and openings.
The castle stands on a rocky elevation, with a layout that adapts to the irregularities of the terrain. It features two distinct towers: a square one to the east and a pentagonal one to the west. These are joined by a central body that was once vaulted.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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