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The castle of Iniesta and its surroundings are fascinating testimonies to the eventful history of Castile.
The castle of Iniesta, which stands on a hill above the present-day city, was an important defensive point in the region. Although only ruins remain of the original structure, its importance in the Middle Ages and beyond can be easily reconstructed.
Historical overview
1. Moorish origins (8th-10th centuries): • Under Muslim rule, the castle was probably built as a fortification to secure control over the surrounding area. • The castle was part of a larger network of fortresses that protected the borders of Muslim territories.
2. The Reconquista (11th-13th centuries): • The region around Iniesta was brought under Castilian control during the Christian reconquest. This probably happened during the time of Alfonso VIII (King of Castile), who also played a key role in pushing back the Moors at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212). • The castle was used as a Castilian base after the Reconquista and expanded to secure the border regions of Castile. 3. Decline: • With the end of the region's military importance in the late Middle Ages, the castle began to lose strategic value. Its gradual abandonment led to it falling into disrepair.
The remains indicate that the castle was once a powerful fortification with the following elements: • Walls and towers: The castle was equipped with massive defensive walls and at least one central tower (possibly a keep). • Location: The strategic position on a hill offered excellent views over the surrounding plains and allowed effective control over important trade and communication routes.
Today only parts of the walls and foundations remain. Their remains nevertheless provide an insight into the military architecture of the time.
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