The castle belonged to the House of Alba de Tormes, a prominent Spanish noble family consisting of Dukes and Duchesses. The house later donated the property in 1954 to the Ministry of Agriculture.

From fortified hilltop fortresses to grand royal palaces and stunning Game of Thrones filming locations, here are 12 amazing castles you must visit on your next trip to Barcelona.

Alcázar of Segovia, Spain One of the most striking castles in all of Europe, the Alcázar rides a narrow, rocky promontory overlooking the plains of Old Castile in central Spain.

Discover the world’s largest and most beautiful castles—from Malbork’s sprawling fortress to Neuschwanstein’s fairy-tale spires and Slovenia’s cave-built marvel. Each site is historically rich, ...

Erected in the late 1700s as a summer house for the viceroy of New Spain, the castle has played many roles since then, including the palace of Emperor Maximillian and an 1847 battle between ...

Object Details Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Pasteboard bandbox lid, rim partially attached. "Castles in Spain" pattern. Buildings, trees, in pink, browns, on yellow background, in ...

Object Details Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Pasteboard bandbox lid, rim missing. "Castles in Spain" pattern. Buildings and trees are printed in pink and browns on yellow ...