Peñarroya Castle
Castle of Peñarroya
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
The most interesting of Peñarroya is how it takes advantage of its natural defenses, a natural cliff on its Southern and Western sides, while on the North and East a double-walled enclosure was built, with a dry moat. All of which is an example of military architecture from the 12th century, completed by the Hermitage-Sanctuary of the Virgin of Peñarroya, which was the original chapel of the castle, and has an interesting churrigueresque altar piece.
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
The fortress originated as a Muslim fort, which passed in 1198 into Christian hands, remaining under the power of the Order of Saint John in 1215, although they conquered it with the help of the Order of Saint James. Legend has it that after taking the fortress they saw the image of Our Lady of Peñarroya, venerated since then by the local people of Argamasilla de Alba and La Solana, who share the Patron Saint.
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