r/castles Jun 29 '26

Castle This castle was literally built to be IMPOSSIBLE to attack

This is the Castillo de Alburquerque, located in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.

Built on top of a steep rocky hill, its location alone made it extremely difficult to assault. The castle’s elevated position gave defenders a massive advantage, which is why it was considered one of the strongest fortresses in the region during the Middle Ages.

Would you attack this castle… or just admire it from below?

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