Fuentetétar Castle, Jaén, Spain

Fuentetétar Castle is a rural castle from the 12th and 13th centuries that is located next to the village or farmhouse of the same name, rising on the top of a high hill from which much of the surrounding lands is controlled, visually connecting with the castle of Jaén and with the castle of Zumel.

At present it is inhabited as a farmhouse, having undergone important reforms. Its keep, made of masonry, has practically disappeared. Some of its rooms are used as a stable for goats, among others. It presents numerous emergent remains from all eras.

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tame tame (3 years ago)
Painful state and carelessness of the administration. History must be cared for, preserved and rehabilitated.

Roberto Colmeneromairlot (3 years ago)
Site with impressive views, ideal bike route

Visitas Guiadas ArQueoNatura (4 years ago)
Impressive visual domain of the territory from one of the most forgotten medieval military constructions in the province of Jaén

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