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Castillo de Buen Amor, also
called Castillo de Villanueva Cañedo was catalogued as a national
monument by decree on june 3, 1931.
According to its location, the castle can be considered of the type "castles
on plains" which includes castles on plains or small hills, and can be
located in the country like Castillo de Buen Amor or in town centres.
The Castillo de Buen Amor is located only 15 min. drive from Salamanca
city and 25 from Zamora’s. Surrounded by grounds with oak, pine, cork
and almond trees and the stream Arroyo de Cañedo, the castle is away
from the city rush.
The original castle dates from XI century and it was extensively
refurbished as a palace at the end of the XV century by the bishop
Fonseca. The old castle dungeons have been refurbished as a restaurant
which offers innovative local specialities and modern Mediterranean
cuisine with a selection of the liniest Spanish wines to satisfy all
appetites.
There are 44 guestrooms available, some of them under the turrets´domes
or under ceilings with original beams, always in unexpected spaciousness,
within the primitive enclosure of the castle, recreating the knightly,
military and Renaissance atmosphere of its founder Don. Alonso de
Fonseca and displaying unique architectural details. All the rooms have
been individually decorated combining authentic antique furniture with
modern everyday comforts. |
