It is a 15th century military fortress rebuilt as a palace in the 16th century and built in the municipality of Orellana la Vieja.
The building's patio stood out, formed by two galleries supported by columns, semicircular arches and rectilinear lintels on the main floor.

Today two towers remain, one circular and the other square and taller, the keep. Also, you can see the shield of the Altamirano, arches, supports with Ionic capitals and remains of towers. Although part of the castle was destroyed to convert it into a private home after the civil war.

It has been declared a historical and cultural heritage of Extremadura and in the town it is known simply as "the palace".

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TenaciousD

May 1, 2023

The history of the origin of the castle of Orellana is not exactly known. The stone castle and palace with its round watchtower is first mentioned in 1340 when the Altamiranos of Trujillo ruled the city of Orellana.

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