Grajal de Campos Castle

Grajal de Campos, Spain

Begun in the 16th century by Hernando de Vega over remains of a 10th century castle, the Grajal de Campos Castle was finished by his son Juan de Vega y Acuna, count of Grajal. Designed to withstand the use of artillery the castle has sloped walls and its overall height is lower than those of earlier castles, making it difficult and hard to target by cannon fire.

The Grajal de Campos Castle has a square plan with four corner towers covering all blind spots and it is located on the western edge of the village over a small hill. In this same village there is a renaissance palace owned by the same counts which is said to be linked by an underground tunnel with the castle.

To this day, the castle belongs to the actual Duke of Alburquerque, its interior is dismantled and can be visited.

References:

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Address

Calle El Castillo 14, Grajal de Campos, Spain

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

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Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alfredo G (11 months ago)
Castle very well preserved exterior. But the interior full of earth . Only one tower is visited and with a guided tour. Consult Grajal tourism

Duvi Mendoza (12 months ago)
Beautiful and spectacular Roman wall also nearby is the Palace that is worth visiting!

Pedro Garcia Arenal (15 months ago)
square castle very solid.y well preserved with the towers and wall in.burn.state. We have returned today to try to see it but it has been impossible, there is a sign with a telephone number and how to do it, but we have taken the opportunity to see the rest of the town, a palace with a lot to rehabilitate and a church, a town with few people and a lot of work ahead, encouragement and the material is there, castle, palace, and church.

vanderule (15 months ago)
Fantastic castle in a small but very pretty town with several very interesting routes nearby, such as the one that goes to Sahagún. recommendable

Ana Tena (2 years ago)
Spectacular castle in addition to the small and well-kept town, you must see the palace and the church

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