Castle of Alcalá de los Gazules, Medieval castle in Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain.
The fortress stands on a hilltop with remaining walls, towers, and two entrance gates known as Villa and Nueva gates.
Muslim builders constructed this defensive structure between the 12th and 13th centuries, later conquered by King Alfonso X who gave it to the Order of Santa María.
The castle represents medieval military architecture with its rectangular keep, sloped walls, remnants of a vault, and pointed arch structures.
Visitors can access the castle through Calle el Castillo 5 and obtain information by calling +34 95 642 0451 for guided tours.
French troops destroyed large sections of the castle in 1811 as retaliation for the strong resistance shown by local defenders during Napoleon's invasion.
Location: Alcalá de los Gazules
Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de Alcalá de los Gazules
GPS coordinates: 36.46359,-5.72326
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:54
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