of Duque de Ciudad Rodrigo. Ciudad Rodrigo is also the birthplace of Siglo de Oro writer Feliciano de Silva. Sights The historic centre of Ciudad Rodrigo is enclosed by the city walls. The walls were built during the 12th century. In the 17th century the walls were rebuilt and reinforced by bastions, ravelins and artillery batteries. The Cathedral of Santa María is a medieval cathedral. The original cathedral was constructed in the 12th century in late Romanesque style and was refurbished in the 16th century by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón.The cathedral contains many artworks: The Portal of the main façade (Portico del Perdón), the 16th-century choir stalls, baroque retables, medieval sculptures, and tombs. Old mansions: There are several well preserved Renaissance and Baroque mansions and palaces such as: Castro's Palace. With an outstanding façade. Palace of the Aguila, with a garden and two courtyards, one of them in Plateresque style. And many others: Casa of the Cornejo, Casa of the Condes de Alba de Yeltes, Casa of the Vazquez,... The castle of Henry II of Castile was built in the 14th century, on a spur overlooking the Águeda river. It is currently used as a Parador, a kind of hotel located in a historic building. The Plaza Mayor, the central town square.Some historical buildings around the square include the 16th century city hall and the plateresque Casa del Marques de Cerralbo. Chapel of Cerralbo. The castle of Henry II of Castile This castle was built by the medieval King Enrique II of Castile in 1372. International Relations Ciudad Rodrigo is twinned with: – Aveiro, Portugal References Other References William Smith, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography Chandler, David, Dictionary of the Napoleonic Wars Macmillan, 1979. Glover, Michael, The Peninsular War 1807–1814 Penguin, 1974. Smith, Digby, The Napoleonic Wars Data Book Greenhill, 1998. External links Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo (detailed account, with pictures) Catholic Encyclopaedia Bishops of Ciudad Rodrigo Early Bishops of Ciudad Rodrigo Municipalities in the Province of Salamanca Roman sites in Spain