Casasola Castle

Chinchón, Spain

Casasola Castle dates from the 15th century. The plan is approximately triangular, with two circular towers.

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Camino de los Altos de Casasola, Chinchón, Spain
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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Laura Puchades (17 months ago)
Es bonito, pero es privado y está descuidadísimo. El entorno es especial y la bajada es bonita con el campo y la roca con la casita, pero.. da mucha pena cómo está mantenido, se le podría sacar mucho partido y que fuera un espacio disfrutable. Una pena. Habíamos leído que era un espacio de águilas y tampoco lo vemos un entorno para eso, pero no somos expertos, así que no sabemos ajjaja. Por cierto, nos han sorprendido mucho estas piezas numeradas que había por todos lados, no sabemos su uso y no conseguimos averiguarlo. Os dejo una foto, si alguien sabe qué son y para qué sirven, informádnos! Saludos!
Antonio Flórez SEYMAN (18 months ago)
No he estado en el interior pero la zona me parece espectacular
Rafael gonzalez (20 months ago)
Excelente lugar para ver naturaleza. Acompañé. Un cliente que desea comprarlo.
Ángel Martín (20 months ago)
Magnífico lugar. Muy emblemático. Desde el castillo se divisa toda la meseta. Las vistas son espectaculares. Tiene muchos viñedos alrededor. Es un lugar singular. Se puede alquilar para eventos y para pernoctar. Es una experiencia única. Recomendable visitarlo.
FrancesHolmes1 (2 years ago)
Not much to see. Castle is a private residence.
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