Alcázar de Salamanca, Medieval fortress in Salamanca, Spain
The Alcázar stands at the southwestern edge of Salamanca's walled enclosure, featuring stone walls and the base of a central tower.
Alfonso VI of León constructed this military fortress during the 11th century as part of the repopulation strategy for the Leonese Extremadura region.
The remaining structures display irregular masonry techniques characteristic of medieval Spanish military architecture from the 11th to 13th centuries.
The ruins can be viewed from the exterior, while access to certain areas requires coordination with the University of Salamanca.
In 1472, the city council ordered the demolition of the fortress to prevent its use as a refuge for criminals and rebellious nobles.
Location: Province of Salamanca
GPS coordinates: 40.96028,-5.67167
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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