In the province of Segovia, near the Gorges of Duratón, stands Castilnovo Castle, a fortification that, surprisingly, not in a high place, but at a position slightly below the surrounding terrain.

It is a Moorish castle whose origin is unclear. It is believed that the first building could be due to Abderraman I in the eighth century, but the absence of remains of that time also suggests that either the time of Almanzor in the tenth century

Castilnovo Castle has a square and consists of six towers, half round and half square, with many balconies. The walls are lined with battlements.

In the nineteenth century Catalan painter Jose de Galofré restored it and built the south wing of the Patio de Armas. The latest reforms are the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, so it is in good condition.

Today the castle is owned by the Hispanic Association mejicana Castilnovo SA , which is used for events and can be rented in whole or in part.

You can also visit in groups on request by phone. The guided tour (which I have yet to do) has a cost of 4 € per person and lasts about 30 minutes.

Despite the grove surrounding it, from the nearby road SG-V-2346 are good views of the castle, so it is worth exploring on foot towards the bottom Castroserna to stop at the best sites.

More Castilnovo Castle:

• Castle photos Castilnovo
• Castillosnet
• Castilnovo SA
• Wikipedia

Castle Castilnovo

• Population: County Castilnovo, Segovia
• Coordinates: 41.237415, -3.7605
• Condition: Very good.
• Visited: Yes, upon request. 4 € / person.
• Information: 921 531 133, 914 262 310
• You can take pictures of the exterior: Yes
• You can take pictures inside: (to visit)
• You can use flash inside: (to visit)
• You can use a tripod inside: (to visit)
• Morning Light: No
• Afternoon Light: Yes
• Recommended schedule: evenings

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