Castles
Stones with legends to tell
Castle of Castronuevo
Built between the 15th and the 16th centuries, owned by the ducal house of Alba. Formed by two rectangular sections, it has four turrets in the corners and contains the remains of e Renaissance palace, including rooms, arched galleries, columns and staircases. The austere, military-looking exterior section has numerous slit windows for bow shooting, domed cellars and a moat.
Historical Data
- Construction:
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Address
Rivilla de Barajas. 05309 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 209 222
Email: ayto@rivilladebarajas.es
Website: http://www.rivilladebarajas.es
More information
Ayuntamiento of Rivilla de Barajas
Municipality of Rivilla de Barajas. Ávila.
Teléfono: 920 244 151
Email: tagua@nagasys.es
Página Web: http://www.rivilladebarajas.com
Tourist Office Regional of Ávila
Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 211 387
Fax: 920 253 717