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Kermit
August 4, 2022
Hiking
La Yedra Castle is an ancient defensive structure in the Spanish municipality of Cazorla. It is located at the foot of the Salvatierra hill, above the Cerezuelo river, in the province of Jaén. It is a building from the Berber period, but it was completed in its current form by the Castilians. From the complex, located 831 meters above sea level, you can see the city of Cazorla and its surroundings.
The architecture has several Muslim features, although over the centuries Christians completed the final design, so the Gothic style predominates (translated from Wikipedia).
The architecture has several Muslim features, although over the centuries Christians completed the final design, so the Gothic style predominates (translated from Wikipedia).
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•Marti Ferret
November 14, 2022
Hiking
This castle is an ancient defensive element located in Cazorla, at the foot of the Salvatierra hill, above the Cerezuelo river. From its location, 831 meters above sea level, you can see the city of Cazorla and its surroundings.
Several Muslim features can be observed in its architecture, although over the centuries the Christians finished giving it its definitive configuration, so the Gothic style predominates.
Several Muslim features can be observed in its architecture, although over the centuries the Christians finished giving it its definitive configuration, so the Gothic style predominates.
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•JavierCR 🇪🇸
October 9, 2025
Hiking
The Yedra Castle, located high above Cazorla (Jaén), is a historical and cultural gem that dominates the landscape of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura, and Las Villas Natural Park.
It was built exclusively for military purposes, not as a stately residence.
It was conquered by Ferdinand III in 1232, who adapted it to a Christian style.
It was built exclusively for military purposes, not as a stately residence.
It was conquered by Ferdinand III in 1232, who adapted it to a Christian style.
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