Aguilar de Campoo Castle

Aguilar de Campoo, Spain

The walls and the castle of the Manrique family in Aguilar de Campoo were built in the 15th century on a previous structure.The castle was erected on top of a Celt-Iberian vernacular structure and became an important fortress in the 12th century.

References:

Junta de Castilla y León

Address

Lugar Castillo 1, Aguilar de Campoo, Spain

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.turismocastillayleon.com

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

JRT roig (2 years ago)
Go to another place..

Myriam Esteban Gutierrez (3 years ago)
Easy acces to a Middle Ages castle with wonderful views of the town and its colourfoul surroundings.

Mike Backhouse (4 years ago)
Picturesque

david macias p (4 years ago)
Le doy 4 porque es muy bonito pero Le queda poco

Guillermo Benito (4 years ago)
Recuerdos de mi infancia cuantos días de verano habré subido al castillo que pueblo más bonito y su gente entrañable el olor a galleta de sus fábricas su río limpio y con vida el pantano que años.

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