Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz Andalusia Spain
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by Chris Chaplow The white village of Zahara de la Sierra has one of the most stunning settings in the province of Cadiz, if not the whole of Andalucia. As you drive on the A382 road, which links Arcos de la Frontera with Antequera, or the A376 from Seville to Ronda , you see a castle built on a rocky peak high above the turquoise waters of a lake.
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The picturesque white village of Zahara de la Sierra is in the province of Cadiz. It forms part of the famous Route of the White Villages. It is a village nestling on a beautiful rocky promontory, dominated by a 15th-century tower. This tower was built on the remains of a Moorish fortress.
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz Andalusia Spain
Zahara de la Sierra's Castle The most famous landmark is without doubt the 13C Nasrid Castle and lookout tower - the Torre del Homenaje. It is well worth the walk up there, to enjoy the ruins and the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The remains that are visible today, date from the 14th century.
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by Chris Chaplow Zahara was once described by the romantic British traveller Richard Ford, as a "Moorish eagle's nest - the castle (and town) date back to Moorish times. It was an ideal place to build a fortification located between Sevilla and Ronda and the earliest documented reference dates to 1282.
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The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra is a castle located in Zahara de la Sierra, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
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Located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra del Jaral, within walking distance of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, it is a terrific place for sightseeing, hiking or birdwatching (Zahara is a very popular "twitcher" town). Table of Contents Map of Things to Do in Zahara de la Sierra Cadiz
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz Andalusia Spain
The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra is located in one of the beautiful white towns of the province of Cadiz. This fortress dates back to the Nasrid.
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The Mediaeval Town of Zahara de la Sierra. 13th Century keep at Zahara de la Sierra. Ascending steeply the road takes you into the mediaeval town, largely built after the re-conquest of Zahara by Rodrigo Ponce de León, Duke of Cadiz in 1483. This middle level is a maze of steep, narrow streets and a small square, Plaza Mayor. Parking is at a.
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Castle of Zahara de la Sierra and Zahara de la Sierra village, a famous "white village" in Cadiz
Coordinates: 36°50.3′N 5°23.4′W Zahara de la Sierra is a municipality in the province of Cádiz in the hills of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is perched on a mountain, overlooking a valley and a man-made lake formed by the dam that must be driven over to access the town.
Castle of Zahara de la Sierra and Zahara de la Sierra village, a famous white village in Cadiz
The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra ( Spanish: Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra) is a castle located in Zahara de la Sierra, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993. [citation needed] References [ edit] This article about a castle in Spain is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
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The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra is located in one of the beautiful white towns of the province of Cadiz. This fortress dates back to the Nasrid period. Today, only its tower, known as the "Torre del Homenaje" and some parts of its wall are preserved. From the Torre del Homenaje, enjoying excellent views of Zahara, its reservoir, Olvera and.
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It has been the hollows of the quicialeras door. It is a two-story tower connected by a spiral barrel vault, each subdivided into four units open baidas vaults lined with bricks. The external emage of the top of the brick ledge is a product of the last restoration in the mid-eighties in the twentieth century.
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz Andalusia Spain
Zahara de la Sierra Castle is actually a six-hectare area on the rocky hill, known as the Villa Arabe or Villa Medieval; its crowning glory is the Homage Tower. The town was originally a Moorish outpost, overlooking the valley. Due to its position between Ronda and Seville, it was a perfect site for a castle to be built to serve as a fortress.
