Bezmiliana Castle

Rincón de la Victoria, Spain

The castle or residence of Bezmiliana is the most emblematic monument of the town of Rincon de la Victoria. It was built in 1766 as a complement to the traditional organization of the existing military defense in the 16th century, which also included the Towers of El Cantal and Benagalbón, which fonctions was rejecting maritime piracy and terrestrial stalking the area.

The construction of the Bezmiliana is quadrangular and consists of an outer masonry wall, unadorned two towers diagonally to his defense, two floors and a wall with two screens, a central building and a typical outdoor covered well called alcuílla (from Arabic qubba = dome). The main gate is crowned with the coat of arms of Carlos III. Inside the fort we found the 'troop room' and the 'Chamber of the official' united by a common stack with two mouths and the 'south room or the room of stables ' with 14 stalls and ground paved.

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N-340a 151, Rincón de la Victoria, Spain

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Founded: 1766
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Rob Garner (9 months ago)
Interesting old fortification dating back to 1766 which was repurposed as a cultural centre in 1992 and is now a museum, exhibition hall and the venue for regular concerts. It is just off the main road in Rincón de la Victoria. Nice grounds where you can sit and relax, admire the garden or the Rapto de Europa sculpture.

Tomáš Rokos (11 months ago)
Weliked the place, It was quiet and has nice athmospfere. Tak your time and enjoye the pictures. There was free entry in the time of our visit.

Israel Josué (2 years ago)
One of the fixed enclaves to visit on your way through the municipality, "the Bezmiliana fort" was conceived with a military character back in 1766 to avoid greater evils with the piracy that roamed the Rincón coasts. Now, it is a real luxury and a must-see for exhibition lovers. Its gardens, its fountain, the statue of the Rapture of Europe, its bearing, invite you to take photographs in front of this fortress. It is now used as an exhibition hall although concerts are also often organized throughout the year. Your visit costs two euros.

Victor Vasile (2 years ago)
Nice

Giorgio Polari (2 years ago)
Fort a few kilometers from Malaga among the protagonists of the riots of the Francoist period.

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