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.

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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.

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Sigmaringen Castle was first mentioned in the year 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen monastery. The oldest parts of the castle are concealed beneath the alterations made during the 17th and the 19th centuries. The secret of the earliest settlement built on this defendable rock will never be fully revealed: large-scale excavation work would be necessary, which the extensive land development renders impossible. Judging from the many Roman remains unearthed in the area around Sigmaringen, the 12th century keep known as the 'Roman Tower' could be traced back to a Roman predecessor.

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