Manqueospese Castle, also known as "Althoughospese," is located in the municipality of Mironcillo, Ávila, at an altitude of 1,360 meters, overlooking the Amblés Valley. This castle is an example of …

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Andriuu Coffi

May 28, 2023

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Impressive castle that is located close to the town of Sotalbo and that has a scene worthy of a movie. The walls and towers create a beautiful image on a hill!

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Miguel Angel

June 12, 2023

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According to legend, the castle would be built by Don Raimundo, to communicate with his beloved Doña Guiomar, locked in the balcony that crowns the door of the Rastro (in Ávila, access through the Dávila house), given the prohibition of her father. for the couple to continue their love affairs. Given the paternal attitude, Don Raimundo exclaimed: "I'll see her manqueospese" or "I'll see her even though she weighs", and it was then that he built his castle, from which he apparently communicated with his beloved Guiomar.

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1. Castillo de Manqueospese by the Sierra de los Baldíos — circular from Villaviciosa

27.8km

08:18

840m

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2. Manqueospese Castle loop from Sotalbo

3.41km

01:11

190m

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3. Manqueospese Castle loop from Sotalbo

8.18km

02:27

260m

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Elevation 1,350 m

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Location: Mironcillo, Avila, Ávila, Castile and León, Spain

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Manqueospese Castle

1. Castillo de Manqueospese by the Sierra de los Baldíos — circular from Villaviciosa

2. Manqueospese Castle loop from Sotalbo

3. Manqueospese Castle loop from Sotalbo

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