It is part of the Alarcos-Calatrava Archaeological Park.

The castle stands at the top, built on an artificial platform. Its plan is rectangular and it has nine towers, seven square and two pentagonal in the prow. It was occupied by Iberians, Romans and Arabs.

In 1195 a great battle took place here, the Battle of Alarcos against the Almohads, in which Alfonso VIII had to flee wounded in one leg. After the war, Alarcos and its entourage remained in Almohad power, which delayed the Reconquest for several decades.

This Battle took place in the plain that today extends between Alarcos and Poblete.

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TenaciousD

April 17, 2023

Medieval castle built by the Alarcos. The fortified castle was built on a natural defensive hill over the Guadiana river. From the road, the hill looks impressive in contrast to the surrounding landscape.

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

Alarcos Castle

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2. Picón y La Tabla de la Yedra desde Ciudad Real – circular por Piedrabuena y Alcolea de Calatrava

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