Castle of Alange, Medieval fortress in Alange, Spain
The Castle of Alange stands on a rocky hill above the Matachel River, featuring three towers and a keep with brick walls and horseshoe-shaped arch windows.
Built by Arab forces in the ninth century, this strategic fortress controlled access to the Silver Way until Christians captured it during the thirteenth-century Reconquista period.
The Castle of Alange received recognition as a Bien de Interés Cultural, marking its position among the most important heritage sites in Spanish history.
Visitors can access the castle throughout the year without entrance fees, although the climb to reach the fortress requires physical preparation.
The castle preserves multiple Islamic-era wells within its structure, providing evidence of medieval water management systems in fortress architecture.
Location: Alange
GPS coordinates: 38.78633,-6.25926
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:13
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