Castles & Ruins

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of the Madrid region, featuring defensive structures and royal residences. It includes the 15th-century Castillo de la Coracera and the Castillo de Chinchón, both showcasing Renaissance military design. The list also features the Torreón de Pinto, a 14th-century tower once used as a state prison, and the Cistercian ruins of Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Valdeiglesias. These sites range from the medieval buildings of Plaza de la Villa to the 16th-century Royal Palace of El Pardo.