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.

Address

Merindad de Río Ubierna, Spain

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Details

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

Rating

2.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

javier santamaria vinuesa (13 months 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.

Javier Arroyo (2 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 (3 years ago)

Javier Oliver (3 years ago)

Josejaime Sagredo (3 years ago)
It had not been there for 2 years, renovated. Super friendly, efficient and excellent treatment, nothing to do with what we are used to in public administrations.

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