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Paterno Castle

Coordinates: 38°37′10″N 2°48′17″W / 38.6194°N 2.8048°W / 38.6194; -2.8048
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Paterno Castle
Castillo de Paterno
View of the Castle
Map
General information
StatusRuined
LocationAlbaladejo, Province of Ciudad Real
CountrySpain
Coordinates38°37′10″N 2°48′17″W / 38.6194°N 2.8048°W / 38.6194; -2.8048

The Castle of Paterno (Spanish: Castillo de Paterno), also known as Castle of Albaladejo, is a fortress located in the town of Albaladejo, in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain.

History

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The castle is of Roman origin, later conquered by the Arabs and re-built in the 13th century. It belonged to the Orden of Santiago, who helped to maintain the castle.

Design

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It is a small rectangular fortress. The central area has not been preserved and currently there are only two towers of the castle left.

Current situation

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It is in a state of ruin. The castle falls under the protection of the Declaration of the Decree of April 22, 1949, and Law 16/1985 on Spanish Historical Heritage. As of 2023, it is open to tourism all year with free passage and entry.

Surroundings

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The Roman village of the Bridge of Olmilla: In this bridge, near Albaladejo, remains of a Roman village have been found together with interesting mosaics.

The Church of Santiago is a 16th-century church close to the castle.

Sources

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castillos.net monumentalnet.org

References

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