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
The Alcazaba taken from the east overlooking the first enclosure
Alcazaba of Almería is located in Spain
Alcazaba of Almería
Alcazaba of Almería
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public		yes
Site history
Built10th century
Built byAbd ar-Rahman III

The Alcazaba of Almería was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.[1]

Images
  • Merlons of the walls.
    Merlons of the walls.
  • The walls with defensive tower.
    The walls with defensive tower.
  • Wall of the Alcazaba.
    Wall of the Alcazaba.
  • Inner courtyard.
    Inner courtyard.
  • The gardens
    The gardens

References
  1. "Lista de 100 finalistas de Nuestros 12 Tesoros de España". Sobreturismo.es. Retrieved 2014-10-06.

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