Castilia Collection (#2)

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Valdepenas. Spain
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Exterior. Detail. Isabelline Gothic. 15th century. Valdepenas. Spain

Mudejar art. Church of Santo Tome (11th century). Detail of the bell tower. Toledo. Spain

Spain. Almansa. City Hall. Located in the Big House or Palace of the Counts of Cirat, built in the 16th century in Mannerist style. Main facade

Mozarabic art. Window from the Hermitage of St. Mary. Melque
Mozarabic art. Window from the Hermitage of St. Mary, built between the 12th and 14th centuries. Melque. Toledo province. Castilla-La Mancha. Spain

Sundia. Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. Ciudad Real. Cast
Sundial. Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. Built in 1531. Ciudad Real. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Chapel of th
Gothic art. Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Spanish school. 15th Century. Composed of seven panels depicting various saints. Chapel of the Alcazar of Segovia. Spain

Coca castle. Castile and Leon. Spain
Coca castle. Initiated in 1453 by order of Don Alonso de Fonseca, archbishop of Seville and master of Coca. Partial view. Coca. Province of Segovia. Castilla-Leon. Spain

Belmonte castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
Belmonte castle. Built by John Pacheco between 1456 and 1470 on other fortification of 1324. Gothic transition to plateresque

Cantigas de Santa Mari?a (Canticles of Holy Mary). Reign of Alfonso X of Castile, the Wise (1221-1284). Medieval lady spinning wool. Library of El Escorial. Madrid. Spain. National Heritage

Escalona. Castle. Spain
Escalona. Castle of Muslim origin rebuilt in the fifteenth century by King John II of Castile (1406-1454). Toledo province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Atienza castle. XII century
Atienza castle built in XII century and the Tower of Homage. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province. Castile
Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Located in the Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century and extended in the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Partial view. Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province

Escalona. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
Escalona. Castle of Muslim origin, rebuilt in the fifteenth century by King John II of Castile (1406-1454) for the constable Alvaro de Luna (1390-1453). First, Alberche river. Toledo province

Roman bridge. Spain
Roman bridge over the river Brulles. Sasamo?n. Province of Burgos. Castile and Leon. Spain

Torija. Castle. Spain
TORIJA. Partial view of the castle, destroyed in the nineteenth century by The Empecinado during the Spanish Independence War and rebuilt according to the trace of the fifteenth century

BELMONTE. General view of the castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spa
BELMONTE. General view of the castle, built by Juan Pacheco between 1456 and 1470. Is Gothic plateresque changeover. Province of Cuenca. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

ALARCON. Castle. Castile-la Mancha. Spain
ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

Guadalajara. The Infantado Palace. Spain
Guadalajara. The Infantado Palace built in the late fifteenth century by order of Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, second Duke of Infantado

Altarpiece of the church of Saint Mary, dated in 1574. Jesus
Altarpiece of the church of Saint Mary, dated in 1574. Plateresque style. Detail. Relief depicting Jesus praying in the Garden of Olives, along with his disciples asleep. Alarcon. Province of Cuenca

SIGUENZA. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
SIGUENZA. Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Toledo. Spanish city. Engraving. 15th century
Toledo. Spanish city. Colored engraving by Franciscus Patricio. Published in Venice in 1489. Liber Chronicorum Vel of Temporibus

Alfonso X of Castile (1221-1284)
ALFONSO X of Castile the Wise (Toledo, 1221-Seville, 1284). King of Castile and Leon (1252-1284)

CASTILE-LA MANCHA. CAMPO DE CRIPTANA. Aerial view with typic
Spain. Castile-La Mancha. Campo de Criptana. Typical windmills. Aerial view

Puerta del Sol, one of the gates in Toledo, Spain
Antique illustration of a Puerta del Sol, one of the gates in Toledo, Spain

JOHN I of Castilia (1358-1390). King of Castile and Leon (1379-1390). Oil on canvas

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"Exploring the Rich History of Castilia: From Fernando de Rojas to Juan Ruiz" Step into the world of Castilia, a region in Spain that boasts a captivating history filled with renowned writers, powerful rulers, and stunning architecture. One cannot delve into the story without mentioning Fernando de Rojas, a Spanish writer known for his tragicomedy. His works have left an indelible mark on literature. Castile and Leon, specifically Burgos, is home to a map from 1576 at Civitates that showcases the grandeur of this region during that time. Urraca of León and Castile was another influential figure who reigned over these lands from 1079 to 1126. The Alisa Castilia Castle stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the 15th and 16th centuries in Spain. Its majestic presence evokes awe and wonder among visitors. Arevalo's Castle with its semicircular keep tells tales of battles fought and victories won under Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458). This nobleman played a significant role in shaping the history of this land. The War of Communities in Castile (1520-1521), also known as The Holy Asse or Revolt of Comuneros, represents an important chapter in Spanish history. It was during this period that Martin de Cervera painted scenes depicting university classrooms on doors—a reminder that knowledge can thrive even amidst chaos. Gothic art finds its place within Santa Maria de Regla Cathedral's tympanum—an intricate masterpiece showcasing religious devotion through artistic expression. Juan Lopez de Padilla (1490-1521), an insurrectionary leader during those tumultuous times, left behind stories etched into the annals of rebellion against authority.