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Castilnovo Castle is a surprise for the traveler. Nestled in a dream location, strength its six towers rising through a forest of poplars, oaks and junipers. The most prominent architectural style is Gothic-Mudejar, although Arabs are remnants, Elizabethan and neoclassical, forming a charming eclectic set.
The origin of the castle is still in the dark. Some researchers believe it dates back to the eighth century through the work of Abd-al Rahman I, others, however, attribute it to Almanzor (tenth century). Castilnovo seems proven that responds to the need to protect against the early Christian attacks the start of the Reconquista. The castle is, therefore, an architectural testimony to the start of this crucial historical period.
Unfortunately, nothing remains as remote period, and must go back to the twelfth and thirteenth century for dating the side arches Parade West. Subsequently, the towers were attached, first those of the Solana Gate and the Old, then the Moro, Caracol and Alvaro de Luna.
Already in the fifteenth century, a period Castilnovo live instrumental in its becoming. The king of Castile John II gave the castle to his confidant, Alvaro de Luna. Ambitious and restless, Alvaro de Luna will leave its indelible mark on the castle transforming its appearance and a beautiful Moorish style alternating masonry and brick. During most ofthat century, the castle Castilnovo witnessed numerous clashes nobility. Finally, by the time of the Catholic Monarchs, the fort became palatial residence.
They channeled Catholic Kings Castle reorientation to grant it to a niece as dowry, instituting an entailed in their preserve. So, get in the heritage of Velasco, Constables of Castile, who adapted the castle to the taste of the time. The first was Castilnovo Countess Juliana de Velasco and Aragon in 1557.
In the nineteenth century, Castilnovo know another owner who will leave a mark in its structure: José de Galofré, Catalan painter and honorary secretary of Queen Elizabeth II. When is your hands down, the castle was on the verge of ruin due to neglect. Galofré restored it following the aesthetic preferences of the time and their own. Made important changes in the north facade and retouched many windows with a curious "neo-Mudejar" that goes unnoticed in the set. In addition, built the south wing of the Patio de Armas in the Elizabethan style, cutting, thus, the coastal path linking the six towers.
In the early twentieth century, the Marquis de Quintanar conducted the last major architectural renovation of the Castle, by architect Hair. Tweaked the patio with a neoclassical arches and the north facade with a platform that rises access.
Currently, Castilnovo experiencing aperiod splendor thanks to the initiative of a group of people to regain their beauty and see become a focus Castle irradiator culture. These walls are home to "CASTILNOVO" Mexican Hispanic Cultural Association that aims to promote and disseminate the Mexican culture in Spain, deepening the links between the two cultures. So Castilnovo rooms are decorated with beautiful Mexican culture samples composing an eclectic space.
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Castilnovo Castle is a surprise for the traveler. Nestled in a dream location, strength its six towers rising through a forest of poplars, oaks and junipers. The most prominent architectural style is Gothic-Mudejar, although Arabs are remnants, Elizabethan and neoclassical, forming a charming eclectic set.
The origin of the castle is still in the dark. Some researchers believe it dates back to the eighth century through the work of Abd-al Rahman I, others, however, attribute it to Almanzor (tenth century). Castilnovo seems proven that responds to the need to protect against the early Christian attacks the start of the Reconquista. The castle is, therefore, an architectural testimony to the start of this crucial historical period.
Unfortunately, nothing remains as remote period, and must go back to the twelfth and thirteenth century for dating the side arches Parade West. Subsequently, the towers were attached, first those of the Solana Gate and the Old, then the Moro, Caracol and Alvaro de Luna.
Already in the fifteenth century, a period Castilnovo live instrumental in its becoming. The king of Castile John II gave the castle to his confidant, Alvaro de Luna. Ambitious and restless, Alvaro de Luna will leave its indelible mark on the castle transforming its appearance and a beautiful Moorish style alternating masonry and brick. During most ofthat century, the castle Castilnovo witnessed numerous clashes nobility. Finally, by the time of the Catholic Monarchs, the fort became palatial residence.
They channeled Catholic Kings Castle reorientation to grant it to a niece as dowry, instituting an entailed in their preserve. So, get in the heritage of Velasco, Constables of Castile, who adapted the castle to the taste of the time. The first was Castilnovo Countess Juliana de Velasco and Aragon in 1557.
In the nineteenth century, Castilnovo know another owner who will leave a mark in its structure: José de Galofré, Catalan painter and honorary secretary of Queen Elizabeth II. When is your hands down, the castle was on the verge of ruin due to neglect. Galofré restored it following the aesthetic preferences of the time and their own. Made important changes in the north facade and retouched many windows with a curious "neo-Mudejar" that goes unnoticed in the set. In addition, built the south wing of the Patio de Armas in the Elizabethan style, cutting, thus, the coastal path linking the six towers.
In the early twentieth century, the Marquis de Quintanar conducted the last major architectural renovation of the Castle, by architect Hair. Tweaked the patio with a neoclassical arches and the north facade with a platform that rises access.
Currently, Castilnovo experiencing aperiod splendor thanks to the initiative of a group of people to regain their beauty and see become a focus Castle irradiator culture. These walls are home to "CASTILNOVO" Mexican Hispanic Cultural Association that aims to promote and disseminate the Mexican culture in Spain, deepening the links between the two cultures. So Castilnovo rooms are decorated with beautiful Mexican culture samples composing an eclectic space.
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Carretera Segovia, SG-205, km. 15