Spain · 14th century
Castle of Leiva ranks #7,760 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #422 of the 606 mapped in Spain. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 54% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 758 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Vitoria-Gasteiz, 49 km away. See how Spain compares in the castle statistics.
The Castillo of Leiva is a fortification located in Leiva, La Rioja (Spain).
Located in the municipality of Leiva, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, (Spain). Fortified palace flanked by four octagonal towers, one in each corner, and surrounded by moans. It seems its architectures dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. It was home to the house of Leiva.
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