Villalba de los Alcores Castle - A Journey Through Time

The Castillo de Villalba de los Alcores, a significant medieval fortress, stands proudly on a hill in the Spanish municipality of the same name. Constructed in the early 13th century by the Order of the Hospital Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, the castle underwent additional fortification in the 15th century. A series of theories exist regarding its origin; some point to a 12th-century construction by the Order of San Juan, while others attribute it to the Meneses family in the 13th century. Current ownership is private, and the castle, in a state of partial ruin, provides a captivating window into the evolution of medieval fortifications and residential life. When visiting, be guided by curiosity to uncover the intriguing mysteries that surround the castle's early years.

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