Santa Bárbara Castle
Santa Bárbara Castle, Medieval fortress on Mount Benacantil, Alicante, Spain
Santa Bárbara Castle is a fortress on Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain, built across three distinct levels with different architectural features. The upper section contains the main turret, while lower areas include a Renaissance-era room complex and a defensive outwork called the Revellín del Bon Repós.
The fortress began as a Muslim stronghold during the 9th century and was later conquered by Christian forces in 1248 from the south. It was subsequently named after Saint Barbara during the Christian period.
The mountain's profile resembles a human face, known locally as 'the face of the Moor,' and has become a symbol of Alicante's identity. This natural formation shapes how residents and visitors understand the city's character.
An elevator from Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora provides the easiest access to the upper levels, which saves significant effort. Visitors who prefer walking can use the pedestrian paths that wind up from the city streets below.
Archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Iberian, and Roman periods lie beneath the fortress grounds, revealing thousands of years of continuous human occupation. These layers of history show how different peoples used and controlled this strategic hilltop.
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