Almería - Alcazaba

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Description

On a hill to the west, dominating the town, is the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress which was built in the reign of Caliph Abderrahman III of Córdoba, enlarged by Almansor and completed by Hairan, and later extended by the Emperor Charles V. Particularly impressive is the massive 15th century keep, the Torre del Homenaje (Tower of Homage), with a Gothic doorway and the arms of the Catholic Monarchs. Concerts and dramatic performances are given here during the August fiesta.

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Festival of arts of short duration; Town walls, fortifications, gates; Architecture - Gothic; Architecture - Moorish

Attractions within Alcazaba

Castillo de San Cristobal

On the hill adjoining that of the Alcazaba in Almería , are the ruins of the Castillo de San Cristóbal, which is linked with the Alcazaba by a defensive wall.

Do-It-Yourself Tours

Almería Walking Tour

Address

Alcazaba
Calle Almanzor
E-04002 Almería
Spain

Hours

June 16 to September 30

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00
Open	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00
Closed	20:30	20:30	20:30	20:30	20:30	20:30	20:30

October 1 to June 15

Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Closed	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25)