Original headquarters of the Order of Calatrava, this ancient city-fortress was founded by the Umayyads at the end of the 8th century, being part of the territories of al-Andalus for four centuries. When it passed to Castile in the middle of the 12th century, it was one of the first possessions of the Order of the Temple. When it was abandoned by this order, it was the origin and first headquarters of the Order of Calatrava, until it was replaced by the castle of Calatrava la Nueva.

It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Islamic origin in the Iberian Peninsula. Of its defensive structure, its walls and moat stand out, as well as the watchtowers. The medina and the suburbs were the center of urban life within the walls, while the fortress housed the rooms of the leaders.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

August 18, 2021

The visitable site of Calatrava la Vieja was an Islamic fortification located in the municipality of Carrión de Calatrava (Ciudad Real), about 6.5 kilometers north of the urban area of Carrión and 13 kilometers northeast of Ciudad Real.

I have added an enlarged photo dated May 5, 2022 of the hours and telephone number. At that time they no longer asked for an appointment and since they don't usually have a lot of people, they let the guided tour pass without problem.

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OnyBike

January 2, 2021

It can be visited by time sections and by appointment

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Location: Carrión De Calatrava, Campo De Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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