Castle of Doña Blanca

History

The Castle of Doña Blanca is a castle located in Puerto de Santa María, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.

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About Blanche of Bourbon

Blanche of Bourbon (1339–1361) was Queen consort of Castile as the wife of King Peter of Castile. She married Peter in 1353, but he abandoned her for his mistress, Maria. Blanche spent her remaining years imprisoned in Arévalo, Alcázar of Toledo and finally Medina Sidonia. She died in 1361; her cause of death is disputed.

From the Wikipedia article “Blanche of Bourbon”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.