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Alcazaba of Almería

Name: Alcazaba of Almería
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Location: Alméria, Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Almería – circular route through the city

9.81km

02:31

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2. Almería Central Market – Alcazaba of Almería loop from Oliveros

8.09km

02:09

80m

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3. Central Market of Almería loop from El Zapillo

14.3km

03:49

150m

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Oliver🌍

January 2, 2021

The Alcazaba of Almeria is a Moorish fortress that overlooks the entire city of Almeria.
The Alcazaba was built under Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III in the 10th century. built on a 85 m high hill in the center of the city. Since the city was formally founded in 955, it has housed the residence of the city lords. During the Taifa period from 1012 to 1091, when the city was independent, it became the residence of sovereign princes who temporarily claimed the title of caliph. Al-Mutasim in particular made a name for himself as a builder from 1051 to 1091.
The Alcazaba was used by Muslim governors up until the 15th century. In 1522 the palace complex was destroyed by an earthquake and partially replaced by new buildings. In the course of these reconstruction measures, parts of the Alcazaba were shaped by Christian architecture and the mosque was converted into a chapel.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 14, 2024

The Alcazaba of Almería, located on the Cerro de San Cristóbal in the Spanish city of Almería, is one of the most important monumental and archaeological complexes on the Iberian Peninsula. Its history spans almost a thousand years, which allows us to appreciate the evolution of civil and military architecture during the Arab domination in Al-Andalus. This fortress, built in different phases and periods, consists of three main enclosures:
First Enclosure: Here were homes and bathrooms, forming an urbanized area.
Second Enclosure: Includes the castle and towers from the late medieval Christian period (15th-16th centuries).
Third Enclosure (El Castillo): To the south, connected to the city, and to the north, the Cerro de San Cristóbal, which defines a unique space of great cultural interest.

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Aufi

December 10, 2022

Always worth a visit

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Location: Alméria, Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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Alcazaba of Almería

1. Almería – circular route through the city

2. Almería Central Market – Alcazaba of Almería loop from Oliveros

3. Central Market of Almería loop from El Zapillo

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