The fortress originated as a Muslim fort, which would pass into Christian hands in 1198, remaining in the power of the Order of San Juan in 1215, although it was conquered with the help of the Order of Santiago. Legend has it that after taking the fortress, the image of Our Lady of Peñarroya was found, venerated since then by the residents of Argamasilla de Alba and La Solana, who share the Patron Saint.

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November 18, 2021

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El Castillo Peñarroya dates from the 12th century and was conquered from the Muslims by the Christians in 1198.
Peña comes from a cliff or rock and roya refers to the color red (rust) of the bottom.

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December 8, 2024

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The fortress was originally a Muslim fort, which passed into Christian hands in 1198, remaining in the hands of the Order of Saint John in 1215, although it was conquered with the help of the Order of Santiago. Legend has it that after taking the fortress, the image of Our Lady of Peñarroya was found, venerated ever since by the residents of Argamasilla de Alba and La Solana, who share the patron saint.

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Elevation 800 m

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Location: Argamasilla De Alba, Mancha, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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