Castle Congosto Bridge was built in the mid-fifteenth century, during the reign of the last two monarchs Trastámara: John II and Henry IV. Architecture has many similarities with other contemporary military buildings in the province of Avila.
To better understand its structure, we note that its purpose at the time of its construction was essentially defensive, so that unlike other castles, palaces, mainly residential use, which then began to be built in Castilla, ours is still a true castle-fortress whose principal purpose was to safeguard their possessions manor owner, and strategic control the passage through the bridge over the River Tormes.
Its plan, outlined by the wall Edge is a hexagon irregular. Can be covered in its upper part, almost entirely, by a walkway.
The present entrance to the site provides direct access to a spacious courtyard outside, completely floored with granite boats, ideal for wedding banquets and other events, accommodate over 300 people.
pinpoint the courtyard with several rooms that are home to several museums with lots of curious utensils until many years were used in different professions such as agriculture, animal husbandry, carpentry, blacksmithing or hairdresser, and two bedroom fully furnished old, classic style. Also, these units can be seen under several typical examples of cars in the area, some of them very ornately decorated.
A thick wall separates the courtyard from the rest of the fortification, consisting mainly of a large tower or rectangular fortress, which is attached to another of equal height in the form of D, built years later than that. Access to the castle is made from another court enlanchado, under which there is a great reservoir or underground water tank in perfect condition.
The palace is divided into four floors. The lowest was once a food store and now houses spacious toilets for the public. The next floor, accessed from the courtyard of the tank, is a spacious, airy nave, with an imposing brick vaulted ceiling, originally would serve as the emergency room or reception room for important visitors. In one corner of this flat boot a wonderful spiral staircase of 90 steps, all of it built in granite, which rises to the remaining floors, reaching the roof. The third floor was once the main house of the Lord, and is now fully furnished. Open in the east wall of this unit two balconies with benches and beautiful granite mullioned windows, undoubtedly the most artistic, emblematic of the castle. The third floor is communicating with two lovely bedrooms round, also furnished located in the aforementioned D-shaped tower The fourth floor of the castle is completely clear. Its roof is formed by another huge barrel vault of brick, similar to the first floor. Three large windows open in two walls of this room, providing plenty of brightness to it.
Finally the spiral staircase leads to the roof of the fort, consisting of two spacious terraces, which a wide panoramic sights both the village and the extensive slopes and summits of the Sierras de Gredos and Béjar.
From the roof of the castle can be lowered to Round two other rooms of the D-shaped tower, currently unused set, which once served as a jail or prison, as well as historical records testify.
The building is now almost entirely restored, and all units have electricity. There is also running water, with four toilets for the public.
All this set, except the offices of private use, is available to people interested in your event on it.
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