Coca Castle

The classic brickwork of this castle is one of the finest examples of Mudejar craftsmanship. The filigree is gorgeously detailed and is known as the classic style of Islamic craftsmen who used to live under Christians.

The Significant History of the Location

Coca is a city of great historical significance. It was once inhabited by 20,000 people, suffered a long siege carried out by Lucullus of the Roman Consul (circa 151 BC), and is even said to be the birthplace of Theodosius, the Great Roman Emperor.

Coca Castle Sieges

After Don Alonso’s death, his brother (Antonio de Fonseca) added to the existing fortifications of Coco Castle.

The year 1521 saw the castle falls under siege, but the fortress held firm and the attackers never managed to take it. It wasn’t until 1808 that the French, under the leadership of Napoleon, managed to carry out a successful siege on Coca Castle. It was the first time that it fell.

How to Get to Coca Castle?

There are two ways to get to Coca Castle from Madrid. Firstly, you can take a train from Madrid-Chamartin to Segovia Guiomar. Then take the bus from Segovia to Coca. It will take you almost 4 hours and cost you €21-€55 ($24-$65 USD). Alternatively, you can drive yourself to the castle in an hour and forty minutes at the cost of  €15- €22 ($17-$25 USD).

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