Gibralfaro Castle
Camino Gibralfaro, 29016 Má laga, Spain
Description:
The castle of Gibralfaro, built in 929, is an Arab fortress located on the mountain of the same name with a height of 142 meters.
It was built by Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, but a few centuries later - in the XIV century - it was significantly rebuilt by decree of Emir Yusuf I and was named after the lighthouse located on the mountain.
A pine alley leads to the entrance to the castle, and on the outside it is surrounded by gardens full of cypress, orange and pomegranate trees. Once lived here Catholic King Ferdinand.
The castle has two rows of zigzag-shaped walls with teeth, four fortified gates and six defensive towers. Inside you can see residential neighborhoods, baths, warehouses, wells and even a mosque.
The fortress is so large that it could accommodate about 5,000 soldiers. Now in its center is a historical exhibition, which exhibits armor, swords and other antique items.