New Castile (Spain) facts for kids
New Castile (in Spanish, Castilla la Nueva) is an old region in Spain. It was once a large area in the middle of the country. This region is known for its rich history and important role in Spain's past.
It got its name because it was a "new" part of the Kingdom of Castile. This happened after Christian kingdoms took back land from the Moors during a long period called the Reconquista.
How New Castile Was Formed
New Castile used to be a Moorish kingdom called the Taifa of Toledo. This area became part of Castile after the city of Toledo was captured in 1085. This was a very important event.
Later, another big battle happened in 1212. It was called the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. This battle helped Christians take more land in the south. Even after these events, the area was still sometimes called the Kingdom of Toledo. The name New Castile became common in the 1700s.
Where is New Castile Today?
New Castile is separated from Old Castile by a mountain range called the Sistema Central. These mountains form a natural border.
Today, the land that was once New Castile is part of two modern regions in Spain:
- The Community of Madrid
- Most of Castile–La Mancha (which also includes the province of Albacete)
These regions continue the history and traditions of New Castile.
See also
In Spanish: Castilla la Nueva para niños
- Castile (historical region)
- Old Castile
- Castile–La Mancha
- Kingdom of Toledo
- Nueva Castilla in the Spanish East Indies
- Nueva Castilla in Spanish America
