Orce Castle, Orce, Spain - SpottingHistory

Alcazaba de las Siete Torres ('the castle of seven towers') was built at the beginning of the 11th century, coinciding with the dismemberment of the Caliphate of Córdoba.

Address

Calle Castillo 1, Orce, Spain

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nick A (2 years ago)
Lovely quiet castle in the middle of town, seems to appear out of nowhere

Lynda Bartlett (2 years ago)
Managed to get inside when the Medieval market was on. Well worth a look around

Angela Andrews (2 years ago)
Orce. The oldest town in Europe.

Angel Rojo (3 years ago)
Orcé is a town in the Granada highlands, which is surprising for its paleontological deposits, the first settlers. According to the latest investigations. The first settlers who were known in Europe, I visited their museum.

Robert Matthews (4 years ago)
A peaceful area for an afternoon walk in the village of Orce. I did wonder if the castillo had enjoyed a peaceful past?

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