Top 9 Castles around Pozuelo De Calatrava

Lots of breeze to get there, but good paths around it to explore.

It is currently part of the Alarcos and Calatrava la Vieja Archaeological Park, part of the Archaeological Park Network of the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha. Its Parish Church, a Gothic building with Renaissance renovations, preserves a 16th-century painting and an important polychrome marble image of St. Mary of the Martyrs from the 13th century.

Bolaños de Calatrava is located in the volcanic area of Campo de Calatrava. Reference city in the region is one of the most populated and with a strong economy based on industry and services. Its monumental castle of Arab origin known as Castillo de Doña Berenguela stands out. The fortress is located in the center of the town, it can be visited and hosts a great cultural and tourist programme. The Hermitage of Cristo de la Columna from the 14th century with a Baroque altarpiece and Gothic paintings on the walls; the Parish Church of San Felipe and Santiago, built in the 16th century; the Mudejar houses of Calle Cristo; the noble house of Coca; the Casino de la Verja and the hermitages of the Virgen del Monte make up the most important visiting areas that arouse great interest.

To the north of the municipal term is the Castle of Calatrava la Vieja, it is the imposing ruins of a fortified city. Fortress of great strategic value, located at an important crossroads, through which passed the main road between Toledo and Córdoba and the one that linked Mérida with Zaragoza and the Atlantic with the Levant. During the Islamic period it was the most important city between Toledo and Córdoba. After it passed into Christian hands, it was the headquarters of the first Hispanic military order, the Order of Calatrava (1158). It is currently part of the Archaeological Park of Alarcos and Calatrava la Vieja, within the Network of Archaeological Parks of the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha. Its Parish Church, a Gothic building with Renaissance reforms, preserves a painting from the 16th century and an important image of Sta Mª de los Mártires in polychrome marble from the 13th century.

To the north of the municipality lies the Castle of Calatrava la Vieja, the imposing ruins of a fortified city. This fortress is of great strategic value, located at an important crossroads. It served as the main route between Toledo and Córdoba, and the one linking Mérida with Zaragoza and the Atlantic with the Levant. During the Islamic period, it was the most important city between Toledo and Córdoba. After its passage into Christian hands, it was the headquarters of the first Spanish military order, the Order of Calatrava (1158).

Bolaños de Calatrava is located in the volcanic area of Campo de Calatrava. Reference city in the region is one of the most populated and with a strong economy based on industry and services. Its monumental castle of Arab origin known as Castillo de Doña Berenguela stands out. The fortress is located in the center of the town, it can be visited and hosts a great cultural and tourist programme. The Hermitage of Cristo de la Columna from the 14th century with a Baroque altarpiece and Gothic paintings on the walls; the Parish Church of San Felipe and Santiago, built in the 16th century; the Mudejar houses of Calle Cristo; the noble house of Coca; the Casino de la Verja and the hermitages of the Virgen del Monte make up the most important visiting areas that arouse great interest.

Built on the Calatrava volcanic field, the small town of Bolaños de Calatrava is a must-see on the route between Las Tablas de Daimiel and Almagro. The most notable monument is the Doña Berenguela Castle, a defensive fortress from the Muslim period.

Renaissance building from the 16th century with elements from the 17th century. Its façade has an interesting portal with a balcony and coats of arms of Fernando de Córdoba, a keystone of the Order. From the historical-artistic point of view, it is one of the most important monuments of the Order and Campo de Calatrava. Despite this, it remains unpublished and, unfortunately, in a critical state of neglect. Clavero house, person who guarded the keys to the Calatrava Convent. Currently in the rehabilitation phase.