Alcalá de los Gazules Castle

Description

All that remains of the 12th-century Moorish castle in Alcalá de los Gazules is the Homage Tower. The castle served as a defensive structure until 1810 when it was ransacked by the occupying French army. The castle has been restored and the interior of the tower can be visited from Thursday to Sunday 11.30 to 14.00.

Address
Calle el Castillo 1, Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain

Established
12th century

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