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Castle of Barcience (Toledo)

South-east view of the castle

The castle dominates the population of Barcience from a hill since it was built by the Silva family in the 15th century. It is almost square floor and stand out above all the homage tower and a huge print of a lion rampant representing the heraldic emblem of the Silva family.

East main façade

Remains of the barbican or outdoor enclosure

Gateway to the inner protected by homage tower

Inner courtyard

Inner of the south-west tower

Access doors to the inner of the north-west tower