Castle of Arcos de la Frontera, Medieval castle in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain.
The Castle of Arcos de la Frontera stands on a limestone cliff with four corner towers and fortified walls overlooking the Guadalete River valley.
Built in the 11th century as an Andalusian fortress, the castle underwent significant modifications during the 14th and 15th centuries under Christian rule.
The castle represents the architectural evolution from Islamic to Christian periods, featuring both a horseshoe arch entrance and Gothic defensive elements.
The castle entrance is located under an arch near the Town Hall, and visitors can see the coat of arms of the Dukes of Arcos above the main gate.
The Secret Tower and the large cistern in the parade ground remain as original medieval elements of this private property fortress.
Location: Arcos de la Frontera
Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de Arcos de la Frontera
GPS coordinates: 36.74820,-5.80729
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:00
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
84 m
Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
308 m
Walls of Arcos de la Frontera
785 m
Cola del Embalse de Arcos
3.5 km
Antiguo Convento de la Encarnación
118 m
Convento de la Caridad o Asilo de la Caridad
1.2 km
Teatro Olivares Veas
176 m
Casa consistorial de Arcos de la Frontera
43 m
Puente del Guijo sobre el arroyo Salado
4.7 km
Convento de las Mercedarias
160 m
Colegio de Enseñanza Pública Maestro Arocha
1.1 km
Cortijo o Hacienda el Peral
2.9 km
Molino Harinero del Algarrobo
770 m
Iglesia de San Juan De Dios
188 m
Sendero de los Tajos de Arcos
1.1 km
Puente del Angorrilla
1.1 km
Molino Harinero Eléctrico Angorrilla
1.1 km
Centro Histórico de Arcos de la Frontera
74 m
Hacienda el Vicario o la Vicaría
4.8 km
Palacio del Mayorazgo del Prado
284 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Arcos de la Frontera - Miguel Mancheño
678 m
Balcón de la Peña Nueva
73 m
Silo of Arcos de la Frontera
999 m
Ermita del Romeral
2.5 km
Mirador de San Agustín
658 m
Casa - palacio del Conde del Aguila
74 m
Torre albarrana de San Antón
548 m
Arcos Reservoir
2.3 kmReviews
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