Santa Gadea del Cid Castle

Santa Gadea del Cid, Spain

The small and picturesque town of Santa Gadea del Cid grew around its castle built in the 11th century and reformed in the 15th century by Pedro López de los Manrique.

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Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Josep Bertran (3 years ago)
Pequeña población, limpia y ordenada, con los restos de un castillo medieval en lo alto, que resulta encantador visitar en la hora de la puesta del sol. Resulta evocador y vagamente misterioso
Malenita Abril (3 years ago)
Love it!!! The walk to get to the castle, the views from above, the nature that you breathe, everything is ideal !!! The town is wonderful and welcoming.
Oleg Tkachenko (3 years ago)
Very beautiful castle a beautiful view from the mountain to the town
Arkaitz Martinez (3 years ago)
A medieval town, very beautiful, it is worth discovering.
Julian Ballesteros (5 years ago)
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