Fortification from the Nasrid period located on a hill near the town of Mocín. The castle, with an irregular floor plan and walls adapted to the topography of the land, was built on an old 11th century fortress. It acted as a border between the Kingdom of Granada and the Christian domains of Jaén.

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December 23, 2025

Located in Moclín, Granada, crowning a hill at approximately 1100 meters above sea level, the fortress stands atop a natural rocky outcrop, overlooking the town and the Granada plain.

Also known as Hisn al-Muqlin (“Fortress of the Two Pupils”) during the Nasrid period.

Built by the Nasrids in the mid-14th century, after the fall of fortresses such as Alcalá la Real, to reinforce the border with Castile; situated within the northwestern defensive system of the Kingdom of Granada.
It suffered severe damage during the Spanish Civil War, was used as a cemetery, and was bombed; partial restorations began in 2010 and continued between 2012 and 2013, although signs of neglect are still evident.

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