If you’ve been around the HBO Max catalog lately, you’ve probably come across its mysterious new reality. traitors could be described as a kind of live action of the clueless or the game the town sleeps, with players who are divided between faithful and traitors without each one knowing which group their companions belong to. Seeing how figures like Cristina Cifuentes, Apolonia Lapiedra, Sandra Escacena or Leo Margets, among others, are suspicious and try to avoid the suspicions of the rest of the contestants at the same time is highly addictive. Besides, It has also helped many of us to fall in love with the castle of Sigüenza.
In Spain we have such a rich medieval legacy that, because we are so used to having it in front of us, we forget to know how to look at it. That is why, when it is presented to us from the screen of a platform like HBO, it can suddenly surprise us. the majesty of a castle less than two hours from Madrid in which, in addition, you can spend the night.
In Guadalajara, more specifically in the municipality of Sigüenza, is the “decoration” in which it has been recorded traitors. Only it is not a set and is part of the network of National Tourism Paradores. That is, for 100 euros a night, whoever wants can stay between the four walls of this castle that was built in the 12th century from an old Arab fortification, taken in the Reconquest.
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Although, for seven centuries, it was the head of the Episcopal See of Sigüenza. However, if history has not passed as calmly as its use can make us think. In fact, in 1297 it had to be reconquered by the neighbors after the supporters of the aspirant to the throne Alfonso de la Cerda took it. The key consisted of set fire to the doors of the fortress.
Later, in the year 1355, King Pedro I of Castile imprisoned his wife there, Doña Blanca de Borbón, so that she would not help the nobles who wanted her to hand over the crown. She would end up being murdered by her husband in 1361 and, of course, legend has it that her spirit still lives within the castle walls.
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In addition, during the Civil War, Archduke Carlos of Austria, an Austrian claimant, lived in its chambers and it served as a fortress in the Carlist Wars in the 19th century. Deteriorated over the centuries, the Civil War only increased the damage but, luckily, it was rebuilt in 1972.
The paved patio, the rooms with wooden balconies, the 13th century Romanesque chapel and the vaulted dining room make guests travel back in time. However, the experience is not frugal since the rooms combine the old with modern design and amenities.
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In addition to the Parador, siguenza cathedral it would be the most emblematic place of the place. The Casa del Doncel, the churches of San Vicente and Santiago, the entrance gates to the city or the Plaza Mayor are also obligatory visits. Although, for an instagrammable visit, that of garden of the Alcarria…
The lavender fields of Brihuega are popularly known by this name. in fact, in 2021, the town experienced an increase in tourism thanks to the hashtag #brihuega on Instagram, which was filled with photos with its spectacular violet tones.
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