Castillo Belmonte is a 15th-century castle in Cuenca, Spain, about half way between Madrid and Valencia. It was built for Don Juan Pacheco, Marquis of Villena. According to the Spanish tourism authorities, "It is a Gothic-Mudejar style castle, designed by master HanequÃn of Brussels."
Construction began in 1456. The castle has a triangular bailey (inner court) surrounded by a six-sided structure, with a lower wall beyond that.
It has elegant interiors, as befits a Renaissance residence of a wealthy noble family.
This wooden ceiling is especially famous.
As part of the set for
El Cid, in 1961.
Much more information, and a video, at the
castle's web site.
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