Santa Gadea del Cid Castle, located in the town of Santa Gadea del Cid, Spain, began its life in the 11th century as a stronghold. Standing at the border between the Christian kingdom of Castile and the Navarrese realm, this castle has been rebuilt over an 11th-century structure--which is today known as the Bien de Interés Cultural. The castle was rebuilt in the 15th century by knight-agents Pedro López Manrique. Spanning 70 meters long, with its structure aligned from north to south, the castle bears the powerful architectural legacy of its knightly past through its two large, hollow towers, each one built directly upon bedrock for optimal defensive strategy.
Over the centuries, various restorations have taken place, though the castle still retains the character of its medieval days. However, in 2010, Santa Gadea del Cid Castle made an appearance on the Red List of Endangered Heritage, leading to much public outcry. In 2018, the homage tower was successfully restored, sparing the castle from ruin.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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