Castillo, Medieval castle in Priego de Córdoba, Spain.
The stone fortress stands on a hilltop with towers and defensive walls that extend across the highest point of Priego de Córdoba.
The castle originated as a Roman fortification before being transformed into a Moorish stronghold during the Islamic period of Spain.
The architecture of the castle demonstrates the evolution of military construction techniques from both Islamic and Christian periods in medieval Spain.
Visitors can access the castle daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 20:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The castle contains preserved elements of its original water storage system, including ancient cisterns carved into the bedrock.
Location: Priego de Córdoba
GPS coordinates: 37.43972,-4.19306
Latest update: March 26, 2025 04:00
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