Monteagudo de las Vicarías Castle

Monteagudo de las Vicarías, Spain

Monteagudo de las Vicarías Castle was located in the centre of the town within the defensive walls that completely surrounded it and that can still be seen throughout the town. It was built between the 15th and 16th century by the Hurtado de Mendoza family, and it has towers and buttresses on the corners, a great indoor courtyard and an octagonal shaped keep. Recent restorations have been carried out on the battlement hexes, the arches and the arcaded gallery.

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Plaza Mayor 2, Monteagudo de las Vicarías, Spain

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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The most beautiful thing in Monteagudo de las Vicarías.. It is a few steps from the Villa de Monteagudo rural house!

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