Moguer Castle

Moguer, Spain

Castillo de Moguer was renovated and enlarged in the 14th century. The oldest record document of castle dates from 1362, but it probably existed already in the Moorish age.

The castle was built of mud-based mortar gravel, clay and lime. It is of an imperfect square plan 44 by 45 metres in size, with four towers at the corners. A moat surrounded the castle, as evidenced by written records, but is not currently visible. Access to the castle was across the northwest side, now Santo Domingo Street, via a ramp. Each tower measures 9 by 9 metres and contains two chambers with a covered brick dome. The four towers were topped by battlements. A cellar dating to the 18th century, measures 22 by 10.5 metres and serves as the headquarters of the Tourist Office.

References:

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Address

Calle Castillo 5, Moguer, Spain

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nelson Papayani (6 months ago)
Nice place, everything very clean and tidy

delaC San (8 months ago)
I don't think it can be visited.

Carlos Pérez (10 months ago)
Great, summer moon

Rocio Prieto Rastrojo (12 months ago)
The marvelous castle, the enclave for an ideal concert, but regularly lit, can be improved.

Eduardo Cervera (14 months ago)
It was closed when I went, and according to the schedule it must have been open, I could only see it through the gate.

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