CASTILLO DE MONZON DE CAMPOS (R)
(Ninguna valoración todavía)
Description
Reconquered at the end of the IX century, its castle, of which there are very few remains, was the seat of the County of Monzón that the count García Fernández integrates in the County of Castilla towards the 990. The current castle located in a different place from the previous one and built on another existing at least since the twelfth century, dates from the middle of the 14th century and is composed of an outdoor enclosure surrounding a trapezoidal construction attached to a large square tower of earlier date. Subject of a great historical activity from its foundation until the war of the Communities, it currently belongs to the Diputación de Palencia having been during a period Parador Nacional de Turismo, today in a state of abandonment.
For more information see Castillos del Olvido.
Phase: Castles
Style:
Period: 14th Century
State of conservation: Very good
Situation: Monzón de Campos (Palencia)
Accommodation close friends
Alojamientos Amigos próximos
MOLINO DE TORQUEMADA
CERVATOS DE LA CUEZA: CASA-MUSEO DEL GENERAL SAN MARTÍN
HOTEL RURAL VILLA Y CORTE
HOTEL RURAL - RESTAURANTE EL SEÑORÍO
CASA RURAL LOS BEATOS
CASA RURAL LOS ILUSTRES
EL CAUCE
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