Castle of Alburquerque, Badajoz, Medieval castle in Alburquerque, Spain
The fortress rises on a rocky hill of Sierra de San Pedro, featuring high stone walls, multiple defensive towers, and a five-story granite keep.
Alfonso Tellez de Meneses repopulated the area in 1217 with Castilian and Portuguese settlers after Christians regained control of the territory.
The castle represents the architectural evolution from Moorish to Christian military construction techniques, with elements from both traditions visible in its structure.
The castle maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year, with guided tours available in Spanish and English through the municipal tourism office.
A Gothic pointed arch bridge connects the different levels of the fortress, built between 1445 and 1453 under the direction of Alvaro de Luna.
Location: Alburquerque
GPS coordinates: 39.21732,-7.00256
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:54
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