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The Count's Palace of Oropesa, located in the province of Toledo, is an architectural gem with a rich history and great heritage value. The Old Palace (or Doña Elvira Palace): in the Mudejar Gothic style, built in the 14th century. The New Palace: in the Renaissance style, built in the 15th century. It stands out for its original coffered ceiling, its balconies with the coat of arms of the Counts of Oropesa, and a large interior courtyard that was even used as a bullring. Together with the adjacent castle, it forms a complex declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1923. In 1931, it was incorporated into the National Parador Network, becoming the first Parador built on a historic building.

Delimiting the border between the communities of Castilla La Mancha and Castilla León, the Rosarito reservoir was built, taking advantage of the course of the Tiétar river as it passed through this region. A privileged place for the hot months where you can enjoy its waters to cool off or take a kayak ride.

This beautiful Renaissance-style building not only holds the title of Palace but is also known for being officially the first National Tourist Parador in Spain. It is worth visiting inside, its details from that time are truly dazzling, perfectly preserved today that will make you travel back in time for a few moments.

The attraction of Oropesa does not only go through its castle, without a doubt the Plaza del Navarro is a place that is really worth visiting and taking advantage of having a drink in one of the bars that surrounds it. The town has a very pleasant atmosphere and although it is a recognized tourist site, it still retains that village air that makes it very special.

Undoubtedly the main attraction of the city of Oropesa and its renowned "monumental route". The castle complex is made up of two main buildings, the "old castle" is a 12th century Arab fortress, and the "new castle" also known as the Álvarez de Toledo Count's Palace which dates from the 15th century and is of marked style. Renaissance. The most recent one has the particularity of having been converted into the first National Tourism Parador in 1931. It is worth making a visit to the complex, its schedules and rates can be consulted on the web. http://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/patrimonio/castillo-de-oropesa-2464/descripcion/

The marked itinerary of the bird route runs for a large part of its journey along the shore of the Navalcán reservoir, offering wonderful views that deserve a postcard.

Signature construction with a design you'll remember

It is very impressive to come across this fortress on one of the few promontories that stand out in the Toledo steppe. The complex formed by the old and new palaces of the counts of Oropesa was the first historic building to house a national tourist hostel in 1931. The old palace, from the 14th century, is in the Gothic-Mudejar style and the new one, from the 15th century, is in the Renaissance style.