Miranda del Castañar Castle‎

Miranda del Castañar, Spain

Miranda del Castañar Castle‎, or at least the tower of homage, was probably built by Pedro de Zúñiga. By means of a small enclosure that serves as a gate, the tower is attached to another D-shaped tower and other remains that might belong to a previous fortress. The round loopholes are the usual 15th-century artillery loopholes.

Miranda was founded around 1215.The well preserved wall probably dates from that time. Prior to the death of Diego de Zúñiga, the fortress is taken by García Alvarez de Toledo, the Duke of Alba, who claimed to be entitled to have it.

References:

Junta de Castilla y León

Address

Plaza Toros 16, Miranda del Castañar, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.turismocastillayleon.com

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

San Martin del Castañar Castle (6,7 km)

Old Cathedral of Salamanca (59,9 km)
New Cathedral of Salamanca (60 km)
University of Salamanca (60 km)
Old City of Salamanca (60,4 km)
Casa de las Conchas (60,2 km)
Convento de las Dueñas (60,1 km)
Convento de San Esteban (60 km)
Plasencia Cathedral (51,3 km)
Jewish Quarter (26,2 km)

User Reviews

Cristian Peña (3 years ago)
A shame that the Castle cannot be visited because it is private property. However, the town has numerous corners to get lost in and enjoy its atmosphere and people. Well maintained and one of the most beautiful towns in the province of Salamanca.

marta gonzalez (4 years ago)
Recommended to take a walk and see the beautiful views that are seen

António Vieira (4 years ago)
Interesting but not that shocking

Zulema Salinas (4 years ago)
Very nice town. It transports you to another time. Very neat and clean. Precious.

Iván José Fernández Cebreiro (4 years ago)
El castillo es impresionante pero es privado y está cerrado. s Su estado de conservación es muy precario y una de sus torres amenaza ruina justo encima de la puerta de San Ginés que da acceso a la villa. Una verdadera lástima.

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