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Don't mistake the Fortress of La Mota for a castle! The entire city of Alcalá la Real was once located within its walls, and you'll need more than an hour to explore it. Guided tours are also available in German, French, and English (in addition to Spanish) if you'd like (maicamero.com).

We are standing before an Arab wall built during the 10th century. Although it was constructed by the Arabs, it is known to have been built on top of an earlier construction of Ibero-Roman origin. Next to the town's castle, the lower fortress of the city was intended to protect the city from outside invasions. Here is a very well-preserved tower for visitors to enjoy.

The Torre del Homenaje is the main tower of the Castillo de la Villa in Martos, Jaén. This tower is a historical remnant of the medieval defences and stands on the highest point of the city. The tower has a square plan and consists of three floors. The lower floor contains a cellar mill that collects rainwater from the roof. The upper floors are covered with cross vaults and have a domed roof. The tower is well preserved and has now been converted into a Cultural and Historical Interpretation Centre.

Well worth seeing and also very informative thanks to an audio guide.

The city of Martos is dominated by the imposing steep rock known as the "Peña de Martos" which casts its shadow on the city below.

Stone castle and fortifications in the town of Baena, or Bayyana (Muslim name). Historical sources relate it to the muladí rebellion of Umar ibn Hafsun, in the second half of the 9th century.

Also known as the castle of Alcalá la Real, the fortress of La Mota is a defensive enclosure, located on the hill of La Mota at 1029m, in the city of Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. It is dated in the Nasrid period (13th and 16th centuries), although with some previous elements.

Also known as the castle of Alcalá la Real, the fortress of La Mota is a defensive enclosure, located on the hill of La Mota at 1029m, in the city of Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. It is dated from the Nasrid period (13th and 14th centuries), although with some previous elements.