Hornachos Castle

Description

The most characteristic and outstanding site of Hornachos is its castle built on the top of the hill by the Arabs during the Al-Andalus period in the 9th century. In 1234 Hornachos was occupied by the Order of Santiago, as a land grant by Ferdinand III of Castile. Today only a few traces remain.

Address
Diseminado Diseminados 1, Hornachos, Spain

Established
11th century

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