Andy Rodker's photos with the keyword: Buitrago de Lozoya

An old fortified town, 40 miles north of Madrid. The walls are of Moorish origin (11th century), restored in the 15th. The town lies on a peninsula surrounded by the Lozoya river (Wikipedia).

It's a touristy place but eerily empty midweek in September.

Castle walls and gateway.

"... its walls ... are of Moorish origin (11th century) and have been restored in the 15th century." Wikipedia. And you can see the very obvious Aabic style on the inner gate and a major strengthening of this gate in the outer defences from the 15th century. So not a restoration as such, more a complete defensive upgrade!