Nogales Castle, Nogales, Spain

The town of Nogales was incorporated into the lordship of Feria in 1395 after its purchase by Gómez I Suárez de Figueroa, the first lord of Feria. In the mid-15th century, the repopulation of the locality began, and the construction of the castle to protect its inhabitants commenced.

Above the gate of the homage tower, you can find a coat of arms of the Figueroa family and another of the Manuel family, along with an inscription indicating that the fortress was built by the order of Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa, the son of Gómez Suárez de Figueroa, in 1458.

On the gate of the walled enclosure, there are two more coats of arms, one of the Figueroa-Manuel family and another of the Osorio and Rojas family. These coats of arms were placed in 1464 by Gómez Suárez de Figueroa, the son of Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa.

The military use of the building continued over time and was employed during conflicts with the French and Portuguese. Although it did not fall into a state of ruin, the passage of time and neglect deteriorated the structure until the Junta de Extremadura decided to restore it in the late 20th century.

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Mi Be (14 months ago)
A must if you are in the area. Castle of military origin from the 15th century, very well preserved and restored, with impressive views, the super friendly and attentive guide explaining all the history and curiosities of the castle. Highly recommended to visit it at sunset.

Cervigon (15 months ago)
An impressive castle, quite well preserved and with wonderful views. Too bad it was closed and we couldn't see it inside. It is yet another example of Extremadura history, for which it is worth spending part of our time on your visit.

David Lara (18 months ago)
The conservation of the castle was impressive and the attention of the lady who welcomed us was very kind. A beautiful contact point with the history of Extremadura and wonderful views

Jose M (18 months ago)
Impressive castle, the tower has several floors and the staircase is comfortable. The views from above are unspeakable. Very well preserved, it also has a cistern that can be visited. The walled area is completely passable. Another little-publicized wonder from Badajoz!

g mm (2 years ago)
If you are in the vicinity of Nogales, it is a must visit.... As a curiosity, it is a complex made up of a castle with a keep (35 meters high), a church outside the castle and next to the cemetery of this town. The castle is very well preserved and the views, even if you can't visit the interior, are worth it. It is well signposted and you can park right at the door... It was ordered to be built by the second lord of Feria in 1458 Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa. I will return, without a doubt!!

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