Castle of Henry II of Trastámara

Built in the time of Henry II of Trastámara (14th century) in the highest and steepest part of Ciudad Rodrigo, defending the side of the river that serves as a natural wall. In the middle of the fortified enclosure, topped with merlons, stands the keep, consisting of two cubic bodies, smaller and modern the upper one. It was a museum and hotel in the 20s of the last century, on the initiative of the "Good Mayor", Manuel Sánchez Arjona. Since 1931 it has been a Parador Nacional, making it one of the oldest in Spain.