Curiel de Duero Castle

Curiel de Duero, Spain

Castle of Curiel de Duero was built in the 7th-11th century to the site of older fort, even from Roman times. At the beginning of the 21st century the castle lied in ruins. In 2003, a hotel company began an intensive restoration process that ended in 2006 , serving since then as  a hotel with 24 rooms.

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Calle Retiro, Curiel de Duero, Spain
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Founded: 7th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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www.castillodecuriel.com

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5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

IGNACIO REPISO ARRANZ (3 years ago)
Única puerta de entrada que se conserva de la muralla de Curiel de Duero. Cerca de pueden observar restos de la muralla. Se recomienda visitar de día y de noche, ya que tiene una buena iluminación nocturna. Está bien conservada y tiene unas bonitas vistas del castillo
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