Castle of Pliego, Medieval castle in Pliego, Spain
The castle stands on elevated ground with six defensive towers, a central keep, and remnants of a water storage system built in stone and earth.
The Moors constructed the fortress in the late 12th century to protect La Mota settlement, before the Kingdom of Castile gained control in 1243.
The Spanish government designated the castle as a Heritage of Cultural Interest, recognizing its architectural and historical value to the Murcia region.
Visitors can freely explore the castle ruins by following Calle Palas street, with geographical coordinates 37.9910071 latitude and -1.4980419 longitude.
The castle features an unusual quadrangular layout combining rammed earth construction techniques with traditional stone fortification elements.
Location: Pliego
GPS coordinates: 37.99101,-1.49804
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:13
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