Castle of Castelo Rodrigo

After the village was conquered by Alfonso IX of León, he ordered to build the castle and reinforce the defensive line.

[1][2] The fortress and walled fence were rebuilt, and 13 turrets, Menagem Tower (keep), a barbican and moats were constructed by D.Denis in the 14th century.

Existing sections of wall have attached constructions, with the exception in North and East sides.

In the West and South sides of the castle there are towers or turrets in circular shape of which 4 are still standing with their collapsed tops.

[2] On the East there is a quadrangular ledge, and on the North there is a partially crumbled square-shaped tower.