Castillo de los Adelantados

The Castillo de los Adelantados is a medieval fortress in ruins located in Santa Gadea del Cid, province of Burgos, Castilla y León, on a hill overlooking the urban environment and the nearby valley. The town retains a strong defensive character and the castle is part of its historical silhouette, along with the walls and the old town declared of Cultural Interest as a Historic Site. According to the information available, its origin dates back to the Middle Ages and various sources relate it to a 15th century fortification, built on older remains, possibly from the 11th century. It is, therefore, a rocky castle of strategic function, linked to the control of the border territory between Castile, Navarre and Alava. The remains of the keep and the adaptation of the enclosure to the topography of the hill are particularly noteworthy. Some descriptions mention a Gothic vault in the tower, which points to a late medieval construction phase of Gothic character. Today the castle is integrated into the heritage landscape of Santa Gadea del Cid, a medieval village of strong historical interest in the region of La Bureba, and acts as one of the main monumental landmarks of the municipality.