| Madrid is a wonderful place which is popular for places | | | | sought after tourist places of Madrid. |
| of natural beauty and buildings which exhibit | | | | Castle of Villaviciosa de Odon: |
| architectural excellence. It is an industrial town and a | | | | Of course, this castle is closed for the time being |
| heaven for tourists. Perhaps Madrid is one of the | | | | because of renovation work that is going on. But |
| places in Spain which has largest castles which are of | | | | once it is opened for public, make it a point to visit |
| historical importance. Apart from castles, it also has | | | | this beautiful castle which was originally built in the |
| many churches, parks, etc. which all attract tourists. | | | | 16th century. The Air force of Spain has an 'air force |
| Some of the castles in Madrid are introduced here | | | | museum' in this Castle of Villaviciosa. This very well |
| because this information would be of benefit for the | | | | planned castle is in the town of Villaviciosa and is |
| tourists: | | | | very close to Madrid. This castle in its original form |
| Castle of Manzanares El Real: | | | | was built in Gothic architecture. |
| This castle is located about 50 kilometers from | | | | Castle of Batres: |
| Madrid. According to historians, the castle was built by | | | | This castle is very close to Madrid and Toledo and is |
| one of the most powerful families of that time called | | | | located in the town of Batres. There is no historical |
| the Mendozas. It is believed to have been built in the | | | | record to say who constructed this beautiful castle; |
| 15th century. It is a Gothic style castle having six | | | | but according to the available records, some influential |
| floors. Each of the towers has smaller towers and | | | | people of Batres constructed it in the 15th and 16th |
| the largest tower which is named as 'Homage tower' | | | | century. It was actually used as their residence. |
| has six towers within it which are all in Octagonal | | | | According to history, the counts of Onate took |
| shape. This marvel castle has enough space for | | | | control of the castle. The uniqueness of this castle is |
| storing armor. Apart from this, there is a courtyard, | | | | its flawless planning. It has a palace, enough |
| observatory stations, etc. Some of the portion of | | | | fortifications, cathedral, etc. Places around the castle |
| the building which was in dilapidated condition was | | | | are beautifully landscaped and in 1980, it was declared |
| renewed recently and its original splendor was | | | | by the Government of Spain as a historical |
| retained and now this castle is one of the most | | | | monument. |