Arteaga Castle is a gothic sculpture dating from the thirteenth century in origin, a central tower to the other side.
In the year 1358 was Destroy by Pedro of Castile, but rose again later. Also suffered from the wars that followed in the fifteenth century.
Once restored, home to the Carlist led by General Velasco, who occupied the building as a personal residence.
part of its historical evolution, highlighting the links between the founding family of the castle with the Empress Eugenia de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III, so he gave the castle to the child the Emperor, bringing to specialists and workers in the palace of Versailles.
As for the defensive elements, highlights rla keep, surrounded by a fence, and the two circular towers that surround it, nineteenth-century works.
Its walls are open with bays topped by pointed arches. Reaches a height of 30 meters. It has a spiral staircase linking the lower part with the highest.
note is the shield of the Guzman family that appears in the main entrance of Ylos ventanasque arches reminiscent of the decoration of Arab origin.
notably La delcastillo In building very elaborate stone and placed in such a way that contributes to building a compact.
Today the castle has been restored and houses a hotel.
Arteaga Castle, is under the protection of the general declaration of the Decree of April 22, 1949, and Law 16/1985 on English Historical Heritage.
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