Castle
Castle of Torrelobatón
🇪🇸 Spain · 15th century
Torrelobatón Castle is situated in the province of Valladolid in Castile, Spain. Built as an expression of the strength of the influential Enríquez family, whose capital was at Medina de Rioseco, the castle is one of the most important and best-preserved fortresses in Valladolid. In the historical epic film El Cid with Charlton Heston the castle played the role of Vivar, hometown of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar - El Cid.
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Castle of Torrelobatón ranks #5,517 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #253 of the 602 mapped in Spain. Founded 1406, it is older than 52% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 455 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Spain compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Castle of Torrelobatón?
Castle of Torrelobatón stands in Spain, at 41.6506°, -5.0256°.
When was Castle of Torrelobatón built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1406. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Castle of Torrelobatón?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,517 of 8,134 worldwide, and #253 in Spain. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Castle of Torrelobatón?
Castle of Simancas, about 18 km away.
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