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Coca Castle

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Coca Castle is a 15th-century Spanish Mudéjar brick castle in Segovia province, built for Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca.

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Why is Coca Castle made of brick instead of looking like a stone castle?

Coca Castle is one of Spain's major examples of Mudejar brick architecture, mixing Islamic building traditions with Gothic castle forms. Its patterned brickwork is part of the point, not a cheaper substitute for stone.

Where is Coca Castle located?

It is in the town of Coca in Segovia province, Castile and Leon. The castle sits roughly 45 km north of the city of Segovia, near the Voltoya River area.

Who was Coca Castle built for?

The castle is tied to the powerful Fonseca family, especially Alonso de Fonseca, in the 15th century. Its scale and decoration make it as much a statement of noble status as a defensive fortress.

What makes Coca Castle unusual compared with hilltop castles?

It was built on the edge of a plain rather than on a dramatic mountain peak. The defensive effect comes from its broad moat, layered walls, towers, and brick geometry rather than from altitude alone.

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