Castillo de Santibáñez el Alto, Santibáñez el Alto, Spain, Spain

Castillo de Santibáñez el Alto

Santibáñez el Alto, Spain, Spain

Castillo de Santibáñez el Alto, also known as the Fortress of San Juan de Mascoras, is a medieval stronghold in the village of Santibáñez el Alto, Cáceres province, Extremadura, Spain, within the Sierra de Gata region.

Originating as a 9th-century Muslim fortress rebuilt in the 11th-12th centuries, it was conquered by Christians around 1185 and entrusted first to the Knights Templar before passing to the Order of Alcántara under Alfonso IX, serving as a key defensive outpost during the Reconquista with features like a keep tower, albarrana towers, and well-preserved walls integrated into local structures.

Reformed in the 16th century by architect Pedro de Ybarra, the now-ruined castle retains strategic hilltop views and symbolizes Templar legacy, attracting visitors to its historic site amid rural landscapes.

Location

Calle la Villa, 11, 10859 Santibáñez el Alto, Cáceres, Spain

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