Spain's 10,000+ castles: Ruins seeking new purpose in the 21st century
Spain has over 10,000 castles, most in ruinous state, with uncertain futures. Sculptor and fortress expert Miguel Sobrino debunks myths about these structures, tracing their evolution from medieval origins to 20th-century bunkers. Journalists José María Sadia and others travel to examine both successful and controversial restorations, including one of the most debated castle renovations of recent decades. The podcast episode explores how to repurpose these historic fortifications for contemporary use.
Key facts
- Spain has more than 10,000 castles
- Most castles are in a ruinous state
- Miguel Sobrino is an expert on Spanish fortresses
- Castles evolved from medieval origins to 20th-century bunkers
- José María Sadia visits controversial castle restorations
- The podcast is titled 'La memoria en ruinas'
- The episode is chapter 3 of the series
- The source is eldiario.es
Entities
Artists
- Miguel Sobrino
- José María Sadia
Institutions
- eldiario.es
Locations
- Spain