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Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Guadarrama Mountains and overlooking the serene Santillana Reservoir, the Mendoza Castle in Manzanares el Real is the finest preserved palatial fortress in the Region of Madrid. Built in the late 15th century by the First Duke of Infantado, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, this stronghold stands as a masterwork of Castilian military architecture seamlessly blending into Renaissance refinement. With its iconic crenellated towers, elegant Plateresque galleries, and rich history of noble intrigue, the castle offers travelers an unforgettable journey back into the heart of Spain's Middle Ages.
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