Estrella Castle, Medieval castle in Montiel, Spain
The castle features both exterior and interior enclosures, with large curtain walls and turrets situated on an elevated position overlooking the landscape.
The Arabs constructed this fortification in the 9th century to control the road leading to the Taifa kingdom of Jaén in southern Spain.
The castle served as the location of a significant battle in 1369 between Pedro I and Enrique de Trastámara for the Castilian throne.
The archaeological site spans approximately one hectare and contains three defensive perimeters: the Christian wall, Islamic barbican, and Christian castle.
After Pedro I's death at the castle, his body remained in Montiel until 1374 before being transferred to Seville, with a memorial erected in 1974.
Location: Montiel
Inception: 9 century
Phone: +34926353496
Website: http://fundacioncastillodelaestrella.org
GPS coordinates: 38.69920,-2.86144
Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:27
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