Atienza Castle
common · castle · Castilla-La Mancha
A medieval fortress in Castilla-La Mancha, this castle witnessed centuries of conflict during the Reconquista. Its walls tell stories of sieges, alliances, and the forging of kingdoms across the Iberian Peninsula.
"Stone remembers what men forget."
About Atienza Castle
A dramatic hilltop castle where the young King Alfonso VIII was hidden from his enemies during the minority crisis. The annual Caballada festival commemorates this event.
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Card details
Key facts
- Card number
- MA-187
- Collection
- The Medieval Atlas Collection
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Castle
- Era
- 9th Century
- Region
- Castilla-La Mancha
Key facts about Atienza Castle
Key facts
- Type
- Castle / fortification
- Era
- 12th Century
- Architectural style
- Medieval Hilltop
- Province
- Guadalajara
- Region
- Castilla-La Mancha
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