In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across ...

While Spain is full of history and gorgeous religious sites, one of the country's most awe-inspiring cathedrals is in this ...

“In terms of cultural heritage, Spain has undergone an enormous ... underground — it was tucked away in a medieval fortress. The castle, which sprawls throughout the historic Alcalá ...

If you have even the slightest interest in history ... tower when the threat of invasion from Spanish King Philip IV's fleet became imminent. Montjuïc Castle ended up defending the city from ...