Alcazaba of Almería
The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word Kasbah|al-qasbah, means a walled-fortification in a city.
| Alcazaba of Almería | |
|---|---|
| Alcazaba de Almeria | |
| Almería Andalucía, Spain | |
| Alcazaba de Almería.jpg The Alcazaba taken from the east overlooking the first enclosure | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Coordinates | 36°50′27″N 2°28′15″W / 36.84083°N 2.47083°WCoordinates: 36°50′27″N 2°28′15″W / 36.84083°N 2.47083°W |
| Built | 10th century |
| Built by | Abd ar-Rahman III |
| Open to the public |
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The Alcazaba of Almería was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.[1]
Images
Merlons of the walls.
The walls with defensive tower.
Wall of the Alcazaba.
Inner courtyard.
The gardens
References
- ↑ Lista de 100 finalistas de Nuestros 12 Tesoros de EspañaSobreturismo.es. Retrieved 2014-10-06.
Other websites
Media related to Alcazaba de Almería at Wikimedia Commons