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    1. Castillo de Montánchez – circular by the Ruta de las Aguas (PR-CC 30)

    11.8km

    03:25

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    May 26, 2022

    The origins of the castle of Montánchez date back to Roman times (it began to be built at the time of the emperor Caracalla)

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      The origins of the castle, which can be accessed freely and free of charge, date back to Roman times, from which rises the main body of the castle, which is located on the highest point of the hill on which the fortress rests. The rest of the building dates from the 12th century and was built during the Almohad occupation. Three cisterns and part of their construction remain from the time of Muslim rule.

      Once the area fell into Christian hands, especially when administered by the Order of Santiago, numerous elements were added, most notably in the form of various walls surrounding the site.

      In 1620 Don Rodrigo Calderón of Valladolid served as a prison.

      Inside, in addition to two of its reservoirs, are the keep and cellars, while outside are the main cistern, a pond and a chapel built in the 17th century.

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        It is located atop a hill in the Sierra de Montánchez, also known as the "balcony of Extremadura," at an altitude of approximately 700–900 meters above sea level.
        Founded on the site of an earlier Roman fortress, its main structure dates back to the Caliphate period of the 9th century (Almohad era).
        It preserves three underground cisterns built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
        Captured around 1156–1230, it passed to the Order of Santiago after being granted by Alfonso XI. Walls, a keep, and defensive enclosures were added.
        17th century: A hermitage and an interior pond were added. In 1620, it served as a prison for Don Rodrigo Calderón.

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          Location: Montánchez, Caceres, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

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