Tel: +34 956 326 923 Address: Alameda Vieja s/n Price: 2,50€ adults 4,50€ incl. camera obscura (dark room)
Time: min. 45min
Important , whatever you do, don’t miss the camera obscura !!!!!!!
Things to see in the Alcazar: · The mosque · The oil mill (photo 3) · Gardens · Arab baths (photo 2) · Camara obscura · Palacio de Villavicencio (photo 4) · Palace of patio Dona Blanca · Octagonal tower · Homage tower Facts: This is a fortress built in the 12th century by the Almohads. It has some beautifully landscaped gardens. The mosque and the Hammam are not very big, but interesting to see. The old oil mill is rather impressive, so do not leave without seeing it. You should certainly not miss the camera obscura, if you have not seen one before you will be surprised. It was like a small autonomous unit, seat of the political and military power that ruled the city of 16.ooo inhabitants and its territory. The extensions of the wall, which was 4 km long, surrounded this city with an area of 46 hectares.
Location: The Alcazar is located opposite the cathedral and the Tio Pepe (Gonzalez y Byass) Bodega. There is also parking, making it very convenient to reach everything on foot.
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