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Top 10 Things to do in Alcala la Real, Andalucia
Discover the best top things to do in Alcala la Real, Spain including Fortaleza de la Mota, Vinedos & Bodega Marcelino Serrano, Pangea, Palacete la Hilandera, Vidrieras Art Deco, Casablanca, Parque Periurbano de los Llanos, Museo Alcala Oliva, Mirador de San Marcos, Plaza Arcipreste de Hita.
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1. Fortaleza de la Mota
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5.0 based on 503 reviews
Declared Heritage of Cultural Interest of Andalusia. The monumental group of the Fortress of La Mota is strategically perched on the peak of a rugged hill, 1033 m. above sea level. These features, its structure and location, enabled it to have a panoramic view, like a natural watchtower, over the surrounding area. Its most significant historic moment took place during the Islamic invasion: the Castle of La Mota was ordered to be built by the second Lord of the Kingdom of Granada "Aben-abus Ben-Zeiri", around the year 1000. The old walled city included several religious, administrative and government buildings, as well as commercial centres, and was the home of civil and ecclesiastical authorities. One of the most remarkable buildings is the citadel, built on the highest point of the enclosure, at 1033 metres above sea level. It is comprised of three towers joined by the walls that surround the bailey. The Homage tower, 20 m high, that of the Candle or the Bell, in charge of surveillance of the area in conjunction with the network of watchtowers all over the surrounding land. And lastly, the tower of La Mocha, an excellent lookout point over the city. Within the monumental group of the Fortress of La Mota, there are several themed areas explaining the concept of frontier, the way of life of its inhabitants, the role of the various areas and the relationship of the Fortress with the surrounding areas. Timetable: Autumn/Winter (15 Oct to 31 Mar): 10:00h 17:30h. Saturdays we close at 18:00h Spring/Summer (01 Abr to 14 Oct): 10:30h to 19:30h Open: Monday to Sunday Closed: 25Dic, 01Jan, 06Jan Special opening times: 24Dec, 31Dec, 05Jan: 10ºº to 14ºº hrs.
Reviewed By Jo_Rose_Gum - Queensland, Australia
Travelling between Granada and Córdoba, our travel agent had arranged for us to visit the ruins and reconstruction of Fortaleza de la Mota a 13th/14th century outpost between the Christian and Morrish kingdoms. Very interesting to see the work on the reconstruction. Make sure you see the film in the cathedral. Recommend that this is worth a visit, not only for the history but the panoramic views.
2. Vinedos & Bodega Marcelino Serrano
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
3. Pangea
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Guided and free tours in Alcalá la Real (Jaén).
4. Palacete la Hilandera
5. Vidrieras Art Deco
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Diseñamos y realizamos vidrieras artísticas; así como elaboramos objetos de decoración en vidrio y con la técnica tiffany: espejos, lámparas jarrones, terrarium, etc. Hacemos demostraciones y talleres para aquellos visitantes que estén interesados en la artesanía de la vidriera.
6. Casablanca
7. Parque Periurbano de los Llanos
8. Museo Alcala Oliva
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Mirador de San Marcos
10. Plaza Arcipreste de Hita
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