Sotopalacios Castle

Merindad de Río Ubierna, Spain

Sotopalacios castle, dating from the 14th century, is a rectangular in shape, with square turrets in the corners. It contains palatial rooms around a courtyard. One of the largest and better preserved castles in the province of Burgos, thanks to the restoration works the owner has carried out over the years.

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Merindad de Río Ubierna, Spain

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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

Rating

2.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

javier santamaria vinuesa (2 years ago)
It's always nice to go. They treat you like a citizen and you feel part of the municipal administration. Rafa, the municipal architect, is an involved public servant. A crack. The best.

Joan Llongueras Pena (3 years ago)

Javier Arroyo (3 years ago)
It smells weird inside and I think I saw a rat, it was a rat or a small cat I don't know exactly. They should check the plumbing.

Limonero Belsaduch (4 years ago)

Javier Oliver (4 years ago)

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