The Castle of Zuheros (Córdoba) is a fortified structure, located on top of a cliff as part of the urban development.
It is believed that the construction was carried out during the Islamic rule in the 9th century, whose name would be Sujayra, which would be derived from the name Zuheros,1 although it is difficult to distinguish due to the successive reforms throughout history.
The Crown of Castile captured the fortress after its conquest by Ferdinand III in 1240, so artistically it is a clear example of a mid-12th century medieval fortress, from which the tower, for example, dates.
Since the Muslims were no longer a threat, in the 16th century the palace of the lords of Zuheros was built in the Renaissance style, modifying the entrance and structure of the building.
The fortress passed in the 18th century to the Marquis of Algarinejo, who usually did not live in the castle, and it fell into disrepair and in the 18th century it became a quarry, using the materials for the construction of new houses. In 1760, the main tower became the bell tower, which was restored in 1960.