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Javier Rodríguez (2 years ago)
We could only see it from the outside, as it was closed at the time we went. They are the remains of a 9th century castle. From the little that could be seen of the interior, I believe that there were tombs and that therefore it functions as the town's cemetery. The landscape from outside is wonderful.
We could only see it from the outside, as it was closed at the time we went. They are the remains of a 9th century castle. From the little that could be seen of the interior, I believe that there were tombs and that therefore it functions as the town's cemetery. The landscape from outside is wonderful.
Juan Salas (2 years ago)
Although there are remains of other previous constructions on the site, it is possible that it is of Arab origin. This castle was built by order of Abd-al-Rahman III in the 10th century to stop the Christian advance. The Arabs made Medinaceli the headquarters of their raids along the Duero. Its leader, Almanzor, wounded in the battle of Calatatañazor, died on the way to Medinaceli in 1002, and tradition indicates that he is buried there. It is very well preserved and restored and inside it houses the town's cemetery.
Although there are remains of other previous constructions on the site, it is possible that it is of Arab origin. This castle was built by order of Abd-al-Rahman III in the 10th century to stop the Christian advance. The Arabs made Medinaceli the headquarters of their raids along the Duero. Its leader, Almanzor, wounded in the battle of Calatatañazor, died on the way to Medinaceli in 1002, and tradition indicates that he is buried there. It is very well preserved and restored and inside it houses the town's cemetery.
Tau 19 (2 years ago)
Me ha llamado la atención que dentro esté el cementerio. La reconstrucción está genial. Muy recomendable la visita a Medinaceli porque el pueblo es precioso y sus habitantes son súper amables
Me ha llamado la atención que dentro esté el cementerio. La reconstrucción está genial. Muy recomendable la visita a Medinaceli porque el pueblo es precioso y sus habitantes son súper amables
Eduardo Labrador (2 years ago)
The castle, although sober, is beautiful from the outside with its mixture of Christian and Muslim towers, in a fantastic setting. Note that the Interior cannot be visited as it is the municipal cemetery.
The castle, although sober, is beautiful from the outside with its mixture of Christian and Muslim towers, in a fantastic setting. Note that the Interior cannot be visited as it is the municipal cemetery.
J L Rodríguez (2 years ago)
Remains of the consolidated castle from the 9th century. Just the outside. The interior is used as a village cemetery, which cannot be visited. It is believed that Almanzor died here, although his tomb has not been found. Privileged view on both sides of the castle. Poor access for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs or carts.
Remains of the consolidated castle from the 9th century. Just the outside. The interior is used as a village cemetery, which cannot be visited. It is believed that Almanzor died here, although his tomb has not been found. Privileged view on both sides of the castle. Poor access for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs or carts.
