Cuéllar

Cuéllar is a walled Castilian town whose brick churches preserve a rich Mudéjar tradition. Above it stands the castle of the dukes of Alburquerque, combining medieval fortifications with a noble palace. Henry IV granted Cuéllar to his favourite Beltrán de la Cueva in 1464. Beltrán and his successors transformed the older stronghold into a residence, adding decorated rooms and a courtyard with galleries. Their coats of arms still proclaim the family's long association with the town.