A building collapsed in Spain A popular medieval castle tower is on display for tourists.

Escalona Castle, built in the 15th century, is considered one of the best-preserved examples of defensive architecture in the region.

Video capturing the moment of the collapse appeared on social media. Initially, small fragments of the structure began to fall off, but within seconds, the tower had completely collapsed. A high cloud of dust rose, and debris damaged nearby cars.

Alvaro Gutiérrez, the mayor of the Castillo de Escalona municipality in Spain, announced that the castle will be closed to tourists in the coming weeks. The damage will be assessed and the remaining 15th-century building will be inspected.

"It's a great shame, especially now that we're well advanced in preparing the tender for restoration work on some of the towers," he added.

Temporary fencing has been installed in the collapsed area, and visitors are prohibited from access, including for the coming weeks.

Gutiérrez also noted that fortunately, no one was injured, as the collapse occurred when the castle was unoccupied, and tours were scheduled to take place a few minutes later.

Escalona Castle, built in the 15th century, is considered one of the best-preserved examples of defensive architecture in the region. Its towers and walls attract the attention of not only tourists but also researchers studying the history of medieval Spain. In recent years, the site has repeatedly hosted cultural events and tours, spurring the growth of domestic tourism.

Media reports indicate that restoration plans for several towers had been discussed in recent months, but the collapse has forced adjustments to these plans. Now, specialists must not only restore the damaged portion but also conduct a comprehensive inspection of the entire complex to prevent similar incidents in the future.

In recent years, Spain has seen instances of collapses of historic structures, due to the age of the buildings and exposure to weather conditions. In 2024, a wall of an ancient monastery partially collapsed in Galicia, and in Andalusia in 2025, damage to a castle tower was recorded due to heavy rains.