The Castillo de Castrojeriz sits majestically at 900 meters of altitude. Dating back to approximately the end of the 8th century, it was built on high ground for military use, designed to resist attacks from troops from Northern Europe and Africa. This fortress, which is the oldest architectural monument in the municipality, features a history marked by numerous reforms and conflicts.
The structure underwent significant changes over the centuries, including the expansion of its walls by the Visigoths. In 882, a captain named Munio Núñez de los foramontanos was in charge of reforming the fortification, which had been previously destroyed. The castle was later annexed by the County of Castile in 1131. It also suffered damage from the great earthquake of 1755 in Lisbon.
One of the most notable historical events associated with the castle occurred in 1336. Queen Leonor of Aragon fled to the territory of Castile and León to escape her nephew Pedro IV. She was later captured and imprisoned in the castle of Castrojeriz, where she was beheaded in 1358. Today, the ruins remain as a testament to its past, with a central area that likely served as the keep and thick stone walls designed to reduce structural weakness.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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