The Top 8 Castles around Sierra
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Sierra. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Sierra. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Sigüenza Castle
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What was originally an Arab citadel, an extension of a small Visigoth castle and a Roman fort, is located at the top of Sigüenza. Construction began in 1123 to serve …
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Pelegrina Castle
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Although the ruins are few, it is worth contemplating the beauty of the Río Dulce valley at our feet, and understanding the name of the town, from the Latin pellus grinae, beautiful view.
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Castle of Atienza
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The Castillo de Atienza, like so many fortifications in the border area between the Moors and the Spaniards, was in rather unstable ownership. From the 9th to the 11th century …
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Sigüenza Historic Town Center
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Sigüenza is one of those towns that deserve to dedicate a full day to explore and visit all the places and places of interest that are found here. As a …
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Palazuelos Castle
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A fortified and castle-dominated medieval walled city, built by the Mendoza family, Palazuelos is well worth a visit.
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Galve de Sorbe Castle
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In the midst of the battlefield between Christians and Muslims lay this beautiful castle.
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Views of Guijosa Castle
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Castle that looks like a model with its walls and round towers within the town of Guijosa. It is located on the road that comes from Sigüenza.
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View of Atienza Castle
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Located in the Northern Serranía de Guadalajara, Atienza is the crossroads of important routes in its parts: the Cid, the Rural Romanesque and the Quixote.
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