Castle of the XV century and reformed during the XVI by order of the Catholic Kings, to turn it into artillery fortress. It presents brick for these works of adaptation, with the characteristic Mudejar touch, typical of the area. It is of pentagonal plant with a great Tower of the Tribute and presents advance pit with rest of defenses.

It served as a royal prison of the nearby court of Madrid, housing illustrious figures, such as Prince William of Orange. After two centuries of abandonment and its use as a cemetery, the Ministry of Agriculture took charge of it in the 50s, restoring it. Currently houses the permanent exhibition "Castillo y silo. A unique place in the world."

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Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles
Mudejar

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4 €

Observations: Summer hours: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (It can be visited with passes that can be reserved at 607030498). IT IS NECESSARY TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT BY PHONE 920 30 00 05/ 607 03 04 98. ORGANIZED GROUPS: possibility of another day of the week, requesting it in advance by email: Unidad-de-apoyo@fega.es Closed on 1 May, December 25 and January 1 and 6

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