Castilia Collection

Fernando de Rojas (1465-1541). Spanish writer. Tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea or La Celestina. Engraving. Burgos, 1531

Spain. Castile and Leon. Burgos. Map, 1576 at Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Salamanca University Library

Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126). Queen regnant of Leo?n, Castile, and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait from Genealogies of the Kings of Spain (1526-1535). National Library. Madrid. Spain

15th Century 16th Alisa Castilia Castilian Castle
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Spain. Castile and Leon. Arevalo. Castle. Semicircular keep. Built in 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century

Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1520-1521). Ma
Spain. 16th century. Revolt of the Comuneros (1550-1521). Maria Pacheco (1496-1531). Spanish Noble woman of the House of Mendoza

Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458
Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza y de la Vega, Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458). Castilian politician and poet. Portrait from the Altarpiece of Buitrago, ca. 1455 by Jorge Ingles. Spain

War of the Communities of Castile (1520-1521). The Holy Asse
Revolt of the Comuneros. War of the Communities of Castile (1520-1521). Conflict between citizens of Castile against Charles V

Martin de Cervera. University classroom. Painted on the door
Martin de Cervera. Spanish painter documented around 1595 and 1621. University classroom. Painted on the door of the manuscripts repository in 1614. Library of the University of Salamanca. Spain

Gothic art. Cathedral of Santa Maria de Regla. Tympanum of the central portico in the main facade. Christ the Judge between angels with the attributes of the Passion

Juan Lopez de Padilla (1490-1521). Insurrectionary leader in the Castilian War of the Communities. Portrait. Engraving in Historia de Espa?a, 19th century. Colored

Juan Ruiz (1283-1350), the Archpriest of HIta. Medieval Spanish poet. Memorial plaque to Juan Ruiz. Hita (native town). Spain

Spain. Castile-La Mancha. Mota del Cuervo. Mills

Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza y de la Vega, Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458). Castilian politician and poet. Engraving, 18th century. Colored

Ferdinand III of Castile, (1199-1252). King of Castile from 1217 and King of Leon from 1230. Manuscript Index of Royal Privileges. 13th century. Archive of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Spain. Leon. Cathedral. 13th century. Gothic style
Spain. Leon. Santa Mari?a de Leo?n Cathedral, also called The House of Light or the Pulchra Leonina. Gothic style. 13th century. Built by master architect Enrique. Main facade

Renaissance Art. Spain. Cuellar. Castle. 15th century. Parad
Renaissance Art. Spain. Cuellar. Castle. Built in 15th century and restored between 16th and 18th centuries. Parade ground. Detail

Spain. Penafiel. Castle. Tower
Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the tenth century by the Earl Lain Calvo. Tower. National Monument in 1917

Spain. Iscar. Castle. Built in 15th century

Spain. Fuensaldana. Castle. Actually is assigned as a headqu
Spain. Fuensaldana. Castle. 15th century. Gothic style. Restored in 1983. Actually is assigned as a headquarter of the Cortes of Castile and Leon

Spain. Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. Cloister
Spain. Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. Romanesque cloister. 11th-12th centuries. Detail. Castile and Leon

Spain. Castile an Leon. Briviesca. Monastery of Santa Clara.15th and 16th century. Built by Juan Gil de Hontanon (1480-1526). Starry dome. Flamboyant

Alfonso VII (1105-1157), called the Emperor. King of Galicia in 1111 and King of Le??n and Castile in 1126. In 1135 held another investiture in a grand ceremony with his proclamation as Emperor of

Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the 10th century by the Earl Lain Calvo. View of the homage tower. It dates from the 13th century. National Monument in 1917

Romanesque art. Spain. Monastery of Santa Maria de Carracedo. Founded in 990 by King Bermudo II. Historic-Artistic Monument in 1929. Around Cacabelos. Castile and Leon

Spain. Penafiel. Monastery of Saint Paul. 14th century. Gothic - mudejar. Apse. Detail

Spain. 15th and16th century. Altarpiece of the Cathedral of
Spain. 15th and 16th century. Altarpiece of the Cathedral of Toledo depicting scenes of Christs life (1497-1504). Polychrome wood

Belmonte castle. A Plateresque window with decoration. La Ma
Belmonte castle. Built by John Pacheco between 1456 and 1470 over another fortification of 1324. Gothic transition to plateresque

Sancho IV the Brave (1258-1295). King of Castile, Leon and Galicia from 1284 to his death. He was the second son of Alfonso X and Violant of Aragon. The King on horseback. Spain. Colored engraving

Spain. Castile and Leon. Burgos. 16th century. Engraving

Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos. Cloister. Castile and Leon. Spain. Nineteenth-century Engraving

Spanish literature. Diego de San Pedro (ca. 1437-ca. 1498). Spanish writer. The Prison of Love, 1492. Engraving. Edition in Barcelona in 1493. Catalan translation. Spain

Lucas Fernandez (c. 1474-1542). Spanish dramatist and musician. Writer in Leonese language. Eclogue. Printed in Salamanca in 1514. Spain

Castle of La Mota. Medina del Campo. Valladolid province. Ca
Castle of La Mota. Reconstructed medieval fortress. Built in 1490 by King John II, is an example of Gothic military architecture with Moorish elements. Outside view. Medina del Campo

Spain. Cuellar. Castle built in different architectural styles from 13th century to 18th century, but mainly in Gothic and Renascence styles. Has round towers and a sqaure defensive tower

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Valdepenas. Spain
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Exterior. Detail. Isabelline Gothic. 15th century. Valdepenas. Spain

Mudejar art. Church of Santo Tome (11th century). Detail of the bell tower. Toledo. Spain

Spain. Almansa. City Hall. Located in the Big House or Palace of the Counts of Cirat, built in the 16th century in Mannerist style. Main facade

Mozarabic art. Window from the Hermitage of St. Mary. Melque
Mozarabic art. Window from the Hermitage of St. Mary, built between the 12th and 14th centuries. Melque. Toledo province. Castilla-La Mancha. Spain

Sundia. Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. Ciudad Real. Cast
Sundial. Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. Built in 1531. Ciudad Real. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Chapel of th
Gothic art. Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Spanish school. 15th Century. Composed of seven panels depicting various saints. Chapel of the Alcazar of Segovia. Spain

Coca castle. Castile and Leon. Spain
Coca castle. Initiated in 1453 by order of Don Alonso de Fonseca, archbishop of Seville and master of Coca. Partial view. Coca. Province of Segovia. Castilla-Leon. Spain

Belmonte castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
Belmonte castle. Built by John Pacheco between 1456 and 1470 on other fortification of 1324. Gothic transition to plateresque

Cantigas de Santa Mari?a (Canticles of Holy Mary). Reign of Alfonso X of Castile, the Wise (1221-1284). Medieval lady spinning wool. Library of El Escorial. Madrid. Spain. National Heritage

Escalona. Castle. Spain
Escalona. Castle of Muslim origin rebuilt in the fifteenth century by King John II of Castile (1406-1454). Toledo province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Atienza castle. XII century
Atienza castle built in XII century and the Tower of Homage. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province. Castile
Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Located in the Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century and extended in the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Partial view. Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province

Escalona. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
Escalona. Castle of Muslim origin, rebuilt in the fifteenth century by King John II of Castile (1406-1454) for the constable Alvaro de Luna (1390-1453). First, Alberche river. Toledo province

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"Exploring the Rich History of Castilia: From Fernando de Rojas to Juan Ruiz" Step into the world of Castilia, a region in Spain that boasts a captivating history filled with renowned writers, powerful rulers, and stunning architecture. One cannot delve into the story without mentioning Fernando de Rojas, a Spanish writer known for his tragicomedy. His works have left an indelible mark on literature. Castile and Leon, specifically Burgos, is home to a map from 1576 at Civitates that showcases the grandeur of this region during that time. Urraca of León and Castile was another influential figure who reigned over these lands from 1079 to 1126. The Alisa Castilia Castle stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the 15th and 16th centuries in Spain. Its majestic presence evokes awe and wonder among visitors. Arevalo's Castle with its semicircular keep tells tales of battles fought and victories won under Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458). This nobleman played a significant role in shaping the history of this land. The War of Communities in Castile (1520-1521), also known as The Holy Asse or Revolt of Comuneros, represents an important chapter in Spanish history. It was during this period that Martin de Cervera painted scenes depicting university classrooms on doors—a reminder that knowledge can thrive even amidst chaos. Gothic art finds its place within Santa Maria de Regla Cathedral's tympanum—an intricate masterpiece showcasing religious devotion through artistic expression. Juan Lopez de Padilla (1490-1521), an insurrectionary leader during those tumultuous times, left behind stories etched into the annals of rebellion against authority.