Castle of Matrera
| Castle of Matrera | |
|---|---|
| Native name Castillo de Matrera (Spanish) | |
The renovated Castle of Matrera | |
| Location | Villamartín, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°48′26″N 5°33′56″W / 36.807256°N 5.565622°W |
| Built | 9th century |
| Official name | Castillo de Matrera |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1985 |
| Reference no. | (R.I.) – 51 – 0008200 – 00000 |
Castle of Matrera (Spanish: Castillo de Matrera or Torre Matrera) is a medieval castle at Villamartín near Prado del Rey in Spain dating back to the 9th century. It was declared a national monument in 1949 and an example of Bien de Interés Cultural ("Heritage of Cultural Interest") in 1985. The structure underwent a controversial restoration in 2015.