Atalaya Castle

Overview

Overview

This iconic castle known as the Watchtower in English has a long history of strength and resistance, since Muslim residents held off three different sieges by James I or Aragon. It wasn’t until 1240 that defeat was admitted and the picture-perfect castle was taken by the Kingdom of Castile. 

Today, travelers can visit this historic site and wander the interior courtyard framed by sky-high walls and wander the second floor where a reproduction of a khamsa—a well-known Muslim and North African image of an open hand—is on display. 
Info

Address

Plaza de las Embajadas
Villena, Valencia Community

Categories

Buildings & Structure

Business Hours

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Speciality

Castles

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