Estepa Castle

Estepa, Spain

Estepa castle was known in the Islamic period as Hisn Istabba, and was taken by Spanish king Fernando III on 15 August 1241.

The city walls that still surround the old town on the San Cristóbal hill were first built in the tenth century by the Moors, renovated by Almohad invaders in the twelfth, and again reconstructed when Estepa fell to the Christian Order of Santiago in the thirteenth century. The keep inside the walls was built against attacks from Granada in the fourteenth century, and at 26 metres offers sweeping views of the town and surrounding countryside.

A defensive tower built by Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa, Master of Santiago, it carried out defensive and logistical functions, measuring 26 metres high by 13 metres wide. On clear days, you can see Sierra Nevada from the roof.

References:

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Address

Carril Santa Clara 9, Estepa, Spain

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Founded: 10th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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User Reviews

Miguel M.R. (2 years ago)
Precioso lugar de Estepa donde disfrutar de unas vistas de La campiña de Sevilla y de su encantador pueblo como es Estepa. Muy recomendable visitar y disfrutarlo con tranquilidad y relax

Francisco Solís Núñez (2 years ago)
Beautiful historical place.

Paco Segura (3 years ago)
It is a well-preserved and beautiful historical and artistic complex. The Tartessian, medieval and baroque Steppe stands out, as well as being the city of mantecado and olive oil. Guided tours are organized. Beautiful walk and panoramic views of the countryside from San Cristóbal hill.

Dr. Alban (3 years ago)
A historical place

Antonio Leal (5 years ago)

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