Almodóvar del Río, municipality of Spain
Almodóvar del Río is a municipality in Córdoba Province, Spain, set on a rounded hill rising above the Guadalquivir valley. Its whitewashed houses climb the steep slopes, and a medieval castle crowns the summit, visible from the surrounding plains.
The castle was built around 740 under Arab rule, serving as a fortress to protect trade along the Guadalquivir. In 1226, following the death of the Muslim ruler, it was handed over to the Christian forces of Ferdinand III, shifting control of the region.
Der Name Almodóvar stammt aus dem Arabischen und bedeutet so viel wie „der Runde
The town is best explored on foot, though the streets are steep and cobbled, so sturdy shoes are a good idea. A visitor center near the castle entrance offers maps and information about nearby walking routes, including trails through the Sierra Morena.
The early 20th-century restoration of the castle took over 36 years and kept more than 800 workers employed at various stages. Neither the man who commissioned it, the Count of Torralva, nor the architect in charge lived to see it finished.
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