Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal

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Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal

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Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal, Medieval castle and museum in Almería, Spain

The Alcazaba stands atop a hill with three distinct sections, including defensive walls spanning 1,430 meters and multiple watchtowers overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Built in 955 by Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, this fortress protected the city until 1489 when it came under Christian control during the Reconquista.

The fortress contains Islamic architectural elements such as water cisterns, baths, and a mosque, alongside later Christian additions including the San Juan Chapel.

The fortress opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00, with free admission for all visitors since 1994.

The structure served as a filming location for major productions including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Game of Thrones television series.

Location: Almería

Architectural style: Art of Al-Andalus

Fee: No

Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de Almería

Address: Calle Almanzor s/n, 04002 Almería

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-21:00; Sunday 09:00-15:00

Phone: +34950801008

Website: http://museosdeandalucia.es/web/conjuntomonumentallaalcazabaalmeria

GPS coordinates: 36.84111,-2.47194

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40

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