Anzur Castle

Puente Genil, Spain

Anzur Castle was originally an ancient Moorish fort built in the 10th century. It was located at a strategic borderland location between the Christian and Moorish areas. The castle was conquered by Ferdinand III in 1241. Today only the watch tower exists.

Comments

Your name



Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Juanfra Rodriguez (2 years ago)
Moorish castle from the 10th century that in its time was a palace and where Fernando the Catholic himself set up his camp in the war against Granada.
Joaquin Perez Piera (3 years ago)
The setting is very nice, but I don't think it looks like it can be visited, it is closed with a welded iron gate.
José A. G (3 years ago)
The Tower is restored and its interior closed and inaccessible. Next to it are the remains of a cistern and other structures in ruins.
Fran Manuel Marin Polo (FranPolo) (4 years ago)
An incredible place with history where Trail Castillo Anzur will be held shortly and aims to be a test that will last in the Cordovan calendar of CxM and FAM tests... Ideal for hiking, trail, bike... In day and night activities.. Which shows that this little corner has a great story to tell with the incomparable setting of sunrise and sunset... Enjoy it and know its routes... Ocho Picos Trail - Puente Genil
Beatriz Muñoz (4 years ago)
The road is simple without more. It is not difficult to do walking with good shoes. The castle is a tower that can only be seen from the outside.
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.

Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.