Castillo de Fuentes de la Alcarria sits at the entrance to the town of Fuentes de la Alcarria near Brihuega in Guadalajara province. Positioned on a rocky outcrop surrounded by a dramatic curve of the Ungría River, the castle formed a natural fortress accessible only by a narrow strip of land. Built with thick stone walls and mortar, it consisted of a substantial tower with an adjoining courtyard of arms. In 1579, García de Barrionuevo acquired the fortified town, exercising full jurisdictional authority including collection of taxes from merchants utilizing its strategic river crossing. Today, remnants of its fortified gateway and partial walls remain testament to its defensive past.
