Top Things to do in Alcala la Real
Top Restaurants in Alcala la Real
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Alcala la Real, Andalucia
Discover the best top things to do in Alcala la Real, Spain including Fortaleza de la Mota, Mirador de San Marcos, Plaza Arcipreste de Hita, Domus Herculana, Ayuntamiento de Alcala la Real, Iglesia de la Consolacion o Santa Maria la Mayor, Parroquia de Santo Domingo de Silos, Convento de los Capuchinos / Biblioteca Municipal, Pilar de los Alamos.
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1. Fortaleza de la Mota
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5.0 based on 503 reviews
Declared Heritage of Cultural Interest of Andalusia. The monumental group of the Fortress of La Mota is strategically perched on the peak of a rugged hill, 1033 m. above sea level. These features, its structure and location, enabled it to have a panoramic view, like a natural watchtower, over the surrounding area. Its most significant historic moment took place during the Islamic invasion: the Castle of La Mota was ordered to be built by the second Lord of the Kingdom of Granada "Aben-abus Ben-Zeiri", around the year 1000. The old walled city included several religious, administrative and government buildings, as well as commercial centres, and was the home of civil and ecclesiastical authorities. One of the most remarkable buildings is the citadel, built on the highest point of the enclosure, at 1033 metres above sea level. It is comprised of three towers joined by the walls that surround the bailey. The Homage tower, 20 m high, that of the Candle or the Bell, in charge of surveillance of the area in conjunction with the network of watchtowers all over the surrounding land. And lastly, the tower of La Mocha, an excellent lookout point over the city. Within the monumental group of the Fortress of La Mota, there are several themed areas explaining the concept of frontier, the way of life of its inhabitants, the role of the various areas and the relationship of the Fortress with the surrounding areas. Timetable: Autumn/Winter (15 Oct to 31 Mar): 10:00h 17:30h. Saturdays we close at 18:00h Spring/Summer (01 Abr to 14 Oct): 10:30h to 19:30h Open: Monday to Sunday Closed: 25Dic, 01Jan, 06Jan Special opening times: 24Dec, 31Dec, 05Jan: 10ºº to 14ºº hrs.
Reviewed By Jo_Rose_Gum - Queensland, Australia
Travelling between Granada and Córdoba, our travel agent had arranged for us to visit the ruins and reconstruction of Fortaleza de la Mota a 13th/14th century outpost between the Christian and Morrish kingdoms. Very interesting to see the work on the reconstruction. Make sure you see the film in the cathedral. Recommend that this is worth a visit, not only for the history but the panoramic views.
2. Mirador de San Marcos
3. Plaza Arcipreste de Hita
4. Domus Herculana
5. Ayuntamiento de Alcala la Real
6. Iglesia de la Consolacion o Santa Maria la Mayor
7. Parroquia de Santo Domingo de Silos
8. Convento de los Capuchinos / Biblioteca Municipal
9. Pilar de los Alamos
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