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Spectacular views of the Sierra from the Tower of Homage

In 1257, the castles of Aledo and Totana were transferred to the Order of Santiago by King Alfonso X, which led to an expansion of the castle. The Torre de Homenaje (keep, literally "tower of honour") in its current form dates back to the expansion in the 13th century. The emblem of the Caballeros de Santiago, the Cross of St. James, is also still preserved in the city's coat of arms.

Aledo is a charming little town with excellent views from the "Torre de Homenaje" (keep, literally "tower of honor"). Also worth seeing are the numerous beautiful murals that adorn the otherwise bare walls.

Medieval castle with spectacular views of the entire valley and mountains of Tercia, Chichar, Tirieza and Sierra Espuña

The castle of Lorca dates from the 10th century and has been used until the beginning of the 19th century, on the occasion of the war of independence from Spain. Although there are remains of a wall dating from the Bronze Age, it was under Muslim rule between the 9th and 10th centuries that the fortress was built, divided into the citadel or residence of the governor and the medina or neighborhood of Alcalá. In 1244 Don Alfonso de Castilla conquered the city of Lorca, and for more than 250 years the castle became a border surveillance post between the Christian kingdom of Murcia and the Muslim kingdom of Granada.

At the foot of the Castle of Lorca we find this beautiful viewpoint to the beautiful city of Lorca and also behind us, to the Castle. Without a doubt, it is worth stopping to contemplate the views and take some pictures.

Located in the southwest of the Region of Murcia, Lorca offers a great diversity of attractions such as the historic center, the Castle, the Synagogue or the Old Collegiate Church of San Patricio. Without a doubt, it is worth getting lost in this city. The views of Lorca from the Fortaleza del Sol are beautiful.

It is a fortress of Arab origin, although over time it has become a symbol of the defensive border architecture of medieval times. Lorca's castle is elongated and its plan is polygonal. One of the most representative aspects of this construction are its towers: the Torre del Espolón and the Torre Alfonsina.