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A true jewel of Almer\u00eda, the Alcazaba stands majestically on the city’s heights, a testament to the military ingenuity of Muslim Spain. You won’t be able to remain indifferent in front of this impressive fortress made up of three distinct enclosures, a complex system of towers and ingenious cisterns.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’ll discover Almer\u00eda’s Alcazaba<\/strong>, from its spectacular zigzag entrance to its peaceful gardens and the remains of its Arab-Andalusian palace. And we’d like to take a look at some of its incredible architecture and historical details!<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit Almer\u00eda’s Alcazaba?<\/h2>\n\n

Is the Alcazaba worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

You can’t come to Almer\u00eda without visiting its incredible fortress. It’s the city’s most beautiful monument! <\/a>Like us, you’ll be seduced by its vast and remarkable architecture, itswell-preserved remains<\/strong> and its incredible panoramic views<\/strong>, especially of the Jayr\u00e1n Wall.<\/p>\n\n

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Overview of the Jayr\u00e1n Wall and the Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n de Jes\u00fas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Why is Almer\u00eda’s Alcazaba famous?<\/h3>\n\n

Almer\u00eda’s Alcazaba is one of the most impressive medieval defensive monumental ensembles inal-Andalus<\/em>. It is famous for its outstanding<\/strong>, well-preserved architectural heritage<\/strong>, but also for its historical legacy.In addition to its fortifications and remains of 10th-century Muslim Spain, the site boasts the remains of a Christian castle, whose keep offers the finest views of the city. Last but not least, the Alcazaba is famous for having been used as a film location<\/strong>for many movies, including Cleopatra<\/em> (1963), Wonder Woman<\/em> (2020) and the Game of Thrones<\/em> series (2016).<\/p>\n\n

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Overview of the Torre del Homenaje (keep) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n

While we were impressed by the defensive architecture of the Alcazaba, with its massive walls and watchtowers, it was above all the serenity of the place<\/strong> that won us over.As the tour progresses, Pietro Moreno’s verdant gardens, laid out in the 1940s, create harmonious transitions between the various enclosures.You’ll gradually forget the military character of the fortress and let yourself be carried away by the peaceful beauty of the surroundings. Exceptional views of the city and sea from the towers add to the feeling of being in a haven of peace<\/strong>, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. In short, we were charmed by our visit to the Almer\u00eda fortress, and even preferred it to theAlcazaba in M\u00e1laga<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

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History in brief<\/h3>\n\n

Although the hill has been occupied since Roman times, it seems clear that construction of the Alcazaba began with the official founding of the city of Almeria by Abd a-Rahman III: <\/p>\n\n