Castillo de Peñafiel
Castillo de Peñafiel · Valladolid
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Peñafiel Castle is built from Campaspero stone and is an example of Germanic Gothic architecture. It measures 210 metres in length by 33 metres in width.
The castle is situated on a hill from which the Duratón and Botijas valleys can be seen. Its exterior is plain and it has a single gate.
The keep has a rectangular floor plan, stands over 30 metres high and measures 14.5 by 20 metres at the base; it is crowned by eight turrets. The tower is flanked by two courtyards. The interior of the castle comprises two storeys with stone vaults.
It was declared a National Monument in 1917. It currently houses the Valladolid Provincial Wine Museum Foundation.
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