Castles of Valderas
A historic castle that served as a backdrop to part of an elaborate extraterrestrial hoax in Alcorcón, Spain.

📜 Centenary castles in Alcorcón, a southern suburb of Madrid, designed by architect Luis Sainz de los Terreros.
🔍 The main palace currently houses the Museum of Contemporary Art in Glass of Alcorcón (MAVA).

Why Go

🏰 Historic significance, housed General Franco during Spanish Civil War👽 Backdrop to an alleged UFO "sighting" and elaborate hoax🏛️ Saxon-style architecture, inspired by Chambord Castle🖼️ Home to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Glass (MAVA)👑 Visited by King Alfonso XIII and Primo de Rivera

Tips

📍 Located in Los Castillos Park, 16 km south of Madrid.
🚇 Accessible by José Vilumbrales tube station or San José de Valderas commuter train

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