In the north of the state of Jaén, between the towns of Guarromán and Bailén, is Burgalimar Castle. Although it is also known as the “fortress of the seven kings”, seven great Spanish kings resided here. It is a beautiful and magnificent defensive structure bearing the title of The oldest castle in Spain and the second oldest in Europe. It is also considered one of the best preserved castles in the world and one of the best preserved in the Córdoba Caliphate.
Built in the 10th century by the caliph of Kordovan, Hakim, on a small elliptical hill, with reddish mud (a material commonly used in Arab constructions), it was in the midst of constant conflicts between Muslims and Christians due to its strategic location. access to what is now Andalusia. Even much later, it came under the control of the French troops who seized the castle during the Napoleonic invasion,
Its architectural and historical value has now declared it an Asset of Cultural Interest and has made it a main tourist attraction. Oak Bathsthe town where this fairy tale castle is located.
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accompanied by a solid wall. 14 rectangular towers of the same heightIn addition to the round-shaped veneration tower or thick battlement, added by the Christians in the 15th century. The rest, as might be expected, is in the style of the Caliphate.
However, the most impressive thing is that despite the passage of centuries, this castle still remains. almost no damageit later served as a haven for warriors, a royal residence, a parish cemetery, and even a set for films such as: Captain Lightning And Holy Bowl.
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Another attractive aspect is that the transportation to the place is very cheap and it only costs 4.50 euros. But that’s not the only attraction of Baños de la Encina. The church of San Mateo, the hermitage of Cristo del Llano or the town’s narrow and stately houses make it a very, very attractive place.
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