Castle of Monteagudo, Medieval fortress on rocky hill in Monteagudo, Spain.
The Castle of Monteagudo sits atop a limestone hill about 149 meters high and is crowned by a large statue of Christ. The site displays remaining walls and fortifications from various periods of the past.
A Moorish king chose this location in the middle of the 12th century as a strategic point to protect the region. Later, the territory passed under Castilian rule and its role changed.
The site's name comes from a Moorish ruler family, and you can still see traces of the different peoples who lived here over time. Walking around, you notice how various civilizations built their structures on top of one another.
The path to the castle is steep and goes over rocky ground, so wear good shoes. A visitor center in the village explains the site's history and helps you understand the ruins better.
A walking path circles the castle and leads you to old irrigation systems and other fortifications. These structures show how cleverly people in the past used water and defended their land.
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