Constructed by the Moors on the site of a Roman fortress, this castle stands at the summit of the granite hill (Cabeza del Zorro, or “head of the fox”) on which Trujillo was founded. You can climb its battlements and walk along the ramparts, enjoying a panoramic view of Extremadura’s austere countryside. Later, you can go below and see the dungeons. It is said that the Virgin Mary appeared here in 1232, giving the Christians renewed courage to free the city from domination by the Moors. Tip: Many visitors find it most dramatic at sunset.