Castle of Doña Berenguela

The original construction corresponds to the Muslims who dominated the area in the 12th century, although remains found indicate that, as usual, it was built on the site of Roman and Visigothic constructions. The fortress protected the communication routes that connected Toledo with Córdoba. After the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, the area ceased to be border and began to be repopulated. The castle then passes into the hands of King Alfonso VIII, who gives it to his daughter Doña Berenguela on the occasion of her wedding.

In 1229 Doña Berenguela donated the castle to the Military Order of Calatrava, and in 1537 it became the headquarters of the Bolaños Commandery, adapting its structure to the new administrative functions. During the confiscation of Madoz in 1864, the castle passed into private hands after being auctioned and is currently owned by the Bolaños de Calatrava town hall.

The castle has a typical structure of an Arab fortress with a quadrangular plan. Originally it had four towers, connected by a perimeter wall whose parapet was marked out with battlements.

Currently, this castle, which dates back to the 13th century, serves as a museum and has panels that have QR codes to listen to an audio guide in Spanish and English. Likewise, its dramatized visits and its guided tours stand out, in which you can tour its extensive wall.