Lorca Castle
Lorca Castle
The Guadalentín river valley is a natural road link that was very important during the Middle Ages, as it was the border crossing between the kingdoms of Castile and Granada. That is why there are so many defensive fortresses and watchtowers in the territory, Lorca Castle being the most important one. Alfonsina and El Espolón towers, built during the reign of King Alfonso X following the capitulations of 1244, together with the walls are the most outstanding elements. We can also find some remains of Islamic buildings, the ruins of the Jewish quarter and its synagogue, together with the 19th century military buildings, all reflecting an extensive sequence of human occupation. Lorca Taller del Tiempo reopened the monument to the public in 2003, creating an important centre of culture and tourism: la Fortaleza del Sol.
Lorcaturismo.es
Lorca Castle, locally known as Castillo de Lorca or Fortaleza del Sol, lies on a mountain next to the city of Lorca, in the province of Murcia in Spain.
Castles.nl
Castle of Lorca (Spanish: Castillo de Lorca) in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, is a fortress of medieval origin constructed between the 9th and 15th centuries. It consists of a series of defensive structures that, during the Middle Ages, made the town and the fortress an impregnable point in the southeast part of the Iberian Peninsula. Lorca Castle was a key strategic point of contention between Christians and Muslims during the Reconquista. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.
It is 640 m long and 120 m wide, and one of the largest castles in Spain.
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