The 1564 charter of independence Curiosity · Castellar de Santiago, Campo de Montiel, Ciudad Real On 14 September 1564 Felipe II signed the charter that freed Castellar de Santiago from the jurisdiction of Torre de Juan Abad. Its name comes from the castle, or castellar, that stood on the present site. Photo: Rodelar (CC BY-SA 4.0) What to see and do in Castellar de Santiago