Castle of Atienza
Upon the bare rock, the silhouette the Song of the Cid called “a mighty crag”.
The hill was used by the Celtiberians and later by the Arabs; after the Reconquest, the Christians reformed the fortress. Between the 9th and 11th centuries it changed hands repeatedly, and its history intertwines with Alfonso III, Almanzor, Sancho García and Alfonso I of Aragon.
The Song of the Cid remembers it as “a mighty crag”. In time it served as a state prison and was sacked by French troops during the War of Independence. Today the rocky promontory, the keep, remains of walls and two cisterns survive.
- Keep upon the rock
- Remains of walls and two cisterns
- Panoramic views of the Sierra Norte
Castle of Atienza in images
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About Castle of Atienza
What are the opening hours of Castle of Atienza?+
Open every day
How much does entry to Castle of Atienza cost?+
Free access
How to get to Castle of Atienza?+
Castle of Atienza is in Atienza (Guadalajara, Spain), 150 km from Madrid via the A-2 and CM-1101. The monument is within or near the walled old town.
Is Castle of Atienza accessible for people with reduced mobility?+
Access by stairs, no ramp. The keep is reached by two flights of stairs.
What not to miss at Castle of Atienza?+
Keep upon the rock · Remains of walls and two cisterns · Panoramic views of the Sierra Norte
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