Castle of Belvís de Monroy

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The Castle of Belvís de Monroy is a 14th-century castle located in Belvís de Monroy, Spain. [1]

Castle Fortified residential structure of medieval Europe

A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages by predominantly the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. This is distinct from a palace, which is not fortified; from a fortress, which was not always a residence for royalty or nobility; and from a fortified settlement, which was a public defence – though there are many similarities among these types of construction. Usage of the term has varied over time and has been applied to structures as diverse as hill forts and country houses. Over the approximately 900 years that castles were built, they took on a great many forms with many different features, although some, such as curtain walls and arrowslits, were commonplace.

Belvís de Monroy is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 701 inhabitants.

Spain Kingdom in Southwest Europe

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History

The castle has a long history beginning in the 13th century. [1] Located in the central part of Spain, its survival through stylistically contrasting periods in history has resulted in an aesthetically eclectic architectural design. [2] It is considered a Spanish cultural heritage site as well as a tourist destination.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Belvís de Monroy Castle". Casas Rurales en Extremadura. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Belvís de Monroy Castle". Turismo Extremadura. Retrieved 23 February 2017.

Coordinates: 39°49′12″N5°36′44″W / 39.8201°N 5.6122°W / 39.8201; -5.6122

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