Castillo
Trujillo’s medieval castle—high on the hilltop above the old town—certainly looks the part. Its crenelated ramparts, horseshoe arches, and dungeons doubled as Casterly Rock in the TV epic Game of Thrones. It was built by the Moors on the site of a Roman fortress in the 9th century and expanded over centuries. Local legend says that the Virgin Mary appeared here in 1232, inspiring the Christians to free the city from the Moors. A little hermitage marks the spot. Climb the battlements for panoramic views of Extremadura’s vast plain, just before sunset for maximum medieval effect.
Trujillo’s medieval castle—high on the hilltop above the old town—certainly looks the part. Its crenelated ramparts, horseshoe arches, and dungeons doubled as Casterly Rock in the TV epic Game of Thrones. It was built by the Moors on the site of a Roman fortress in the 9th century and expanded over centuries. Local legend says that the Virgin Mary appeared here in 1232, inspiring the Christians to free the city from the Moors. A little hermitage marks the spot. Climb the battlements for panoramic views of Extremadura’s vast plain, just before sunset for maximum medieval effect.
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