Castle of Monleón rises at the western end of the village of Monleón in Salamanca province, commanding the confluence of the Carnicero stream with the Alagón river. Built in the 15th century, this impressive fortress features an irregular trapezoidal ground plan with a central square keep constructed from massive granite blocks with ashlar masonry reinforcement at its corners. The keep's crenellated crown is fitted with eight turrets, while medieval access via a removable stair or drawbridge enhanced the fortress's defensive capabilities. Though the village itself was repopulated in 1215 with walls and fortified structures dating from that period, the castle achieved prominence as a major defensive element. In 1477, the fortress was besieged by troops of King Fernando the Catholic against its lord, Don Bernardo Maldonado, for counterfeiting currency and other crimes.
