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The Curiel de Duero Castle, located in the province of Valladolid, is considered the oldest castle in Castile and León, with origins possibly dating back to the 7th century, and even Roman remains from the 4th century. It stands on a rocky hill at an altitude of 927 meters, overlooking the Duero Valley and the Horcajo stream.

Fuentidueña has remains of Romanesque walls, several gates and towers. Among them, the Puerta de Alfonso VIII stands out, part of the remains of the castle that today is in ruins. The castle, located in the upper part of a large walled area, had the function of a fortress and served as a last stronghold in case of attack on the population. 😊🏰

Imposing fortification built on a rocky hill overlooking the Duero Valley and the town of Curiel. It is the oldest castle in the province of Valladolid, as it was built on top of an old Roman castle. Although only small vestiges of the wall and the four gates remain today, its original walls probably date from the 7th century.

Peñafiel Castle, located in the province of Valladolid, is an imposing fortress built in the 10th century, although it was the interventions that took place between the 14th and 15th centuries that gave it its current appearance. It stands out for its privileged location on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of the Ribera del Duero wine region. With its thick stone walls and its keep, the castle is a fascinating testimony to medieval architecture and houses the Provincial Wine Museum, which shows the wine-growing importance of the area.

In the heart of the Duero Valley, with the strategic river crossing, is the historic town of Peñafiel. Cycling through the city, you will come to see many heritage buildings and monuments, the most famous being the medieval castle on top of a hill overlooking the city.

Peñafiel is a lovely town to explore. The old town is considered a national treasure. There is the Peñafiel Castle dominating the town and the Duratón River as it passes through the center.

Spectacular town and not only because of its location, near the Embalse de las Vencías, in the middle of an area in the shape of a valley where there is an enormous castle and wall that surrounds its town. Apart from that, the construction of the houses showed us how they were in the past.

The castle of Peñafiel, in the province of Valladolid, is a spectacular 10th century fortress that sits in an elongated shape, like a ship, on a hill. This magnificently preserved medieval jewel was conquered by Almanzor himself.