Altamira Castle

Altamira Castle, also known as Alcázar de la Señoría, located next to the Municipal Park in Elche. It was originally built in Almohad times (12th-13th centuries), and was later renovated with brick exterior in the 15th century. A former fortress, in 1913 it became a fabric plant, it has also been used as the town hall and as a prison during the Spanish Civil War, while today is home to the Elche Archaeology and History Museum.

Address
Carrer de la Diagonal del Palau 7, Elche, Spain

Established
15th century