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Buitrago del Lozoya Castle and Walls

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    1. Buitrago de Lozolla, Puebla de la Sierra, Horcajo de la Sierra – circular route

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    November 23, 2025

    The Castle and Walls of Buitrago del Lozoya, one of the most important medieval sites in the Community of Madrid:
    The town has pre-Roman roots and was mentioned by Livy as a Celtiberian fortress (Litabrum).
    Muslim Fortification: Between the 8th and 11th centuries, the Muslims built the wall to protect the territory.
    Reconquest: Alfonso VI conquered it in 1085, and it passed into Christian hands.
    Current Castle: Built in the 15th century by the Mendoza family, during the reign of John II of Castile.
    Historical Uses: Noble residence, defensive stronghold, and setting for events such as the imprisonment of Juana la Beltraneja.

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      November 20, 2022

      The most important and best preserved walled enclosure in the Community of Madrid. You must see the castle of the Mendoza, the church of Santa María del Castillo, and the Picasso Museum.

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        Location: Buitrago Del Lozoya, Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Spain

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