The Castillo de Sotopalacios, also known as Castillo del Cid, is a fortification located in the locality of Sotopalacios in the province of Burgos. Construction of the castle is tentatively dated to the 14th century by Gonzalo Miguel Ojeda. It was protected as a good of cultural interest in 1949 by a decree published in the Official State Gazette.
The castle was acquired by César San José Seigland, a chemist who purchased the structure practically in ruins. He reconstructed the fortification and created a private foundation for the conservation of crafts. Inside the castle, he established a workshop where people with disabilities worked on the制作 of knot rugs and tapestries.
This site serves as a preserved example of medieval history in the Castilla y León region. It remains a significant cultural landmark, protected by regional authorities since the mid-20th century.
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