Castle of Pioz (Guadalajara)

General view of the castle

The castle of Pioz, erected in a plain, was built in the 15th century as a fortress palace for the family of Mendoza. Despite its appearance strongly defensive and residential, it never came to be used militarily.

Main facade on the south side

Pontoon access between two piers

South-east tower seen from the corridor between walls

Pocket and postern inside a tower

Access to the inner enclosure on the west side

Remains of buildings inner

Remains of walls demolished in the inner courtyard

The homage tower seen from the inner courtyard

View elevation the inner of the homage tower 

Exit door from the inner courtyard

Towers in the south-east angle

View of the west wall

Homage tower in the north-west angle

View of the north wall

View of the east wall

Tower circle

Moat on the eastern slope

Tower on the south-east angle

Wall in slope over the moat

South-east view of the castle

Pioz

Panoramic view of the villa

Pioz is a municipality in the province of Guadalajara, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha. The villa is seated on a wasteland in the district of the Baja Alcarria.

Main Square

Town Hall

Church of Saint Sebastian Martyr

Tower of the belfry of the church

Source located in the Main Square

Location of the castle of Pioz