Torreparedones Castle

Baena, Spain

The first documents of Torreparedones Castle date from the 14th century, but it was probably built in the 13th century. The best preserved part is the tower.

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Baena, Spain
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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enrique jimenez salas (2 months ago)
A jewel that Andalusia has, a shame that it is not well known, the car journey is a bit regular, very narrow road, but the truth is that it is worth visiting.
Ramon Muñoz-Chápuli (4 months ago)
An essential visit, what you see is impressive, and what you sense is even more impressive. It is a very important Iberian city first and then Roman. I highly recommend the guided tour. Guadalupe, our guide, explained the tour to us in an extraordinarily didactic and entertaining way, leaving evidence of her preparation and professionalism.
A. P. (14 months ago)
Warning! The journey is adventurous! Google maps sends you off the road onto a path that is private and only accessible with a tractor. Be sure to continue driving until you see a sign pointing to the site. The last 2-3 km you drive on a new path that is very narrow, two cars just pass each other. When a bus comes towards you, one has to move off the road and then comes back onto the road with damage to the ground, if at all. The site itself is definitely worth seeing. It's rare to see so much original material from Roman times. If you want to go there in the summer, you can't help it. In December there were only a few other visitors.
MarjoGarPez (14 months ago)
We really liked the place but with a guide it would have been better. The information man only explained to us where we should go... At least there are well-preserved information signs. The views of the countryside are very pleasant!!
dani -el (4 years ago)
IMPORTANTE: llega antes de la 13:00 sino te quedarás fuera, como me pasó a mí por 15 min, el camino hasta el acceso es muy muy malo. No puedo valorarlo como tal, pero debe valer la pena. No me gustó que por 15 min. No dejarán entrar ya a nadie más, nos quedamos fuera 2 coches, y después de atravesar ese camino horrible. Ya que en mi caso, visito rápido.
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