Alcalá la Real Fortress
common · castle · Andalucía
A medieval fortress in Andalucía, this castle witnessed centuries of conflict during the Reconquista. Its walls tell stories of sieges, alliances, and the forging of kingdoms across the Iberian Peninsula.
"Stone remembers what men forget."
About Alcalá la Real Fortress
The Fortaleza de la Mota is one of Andalucía's most spectacular castle complexes, crowning a hill between Jaén and Granada. Its abbey church and keep command 360-degree views.
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Card details
Key facts
- Card number
- MA-211
- Collection
- The Medieval Atlas Collection
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Castle
- Era
- 15th Century
- Region
- Andalucía
Key facts about Alcalá la Real Fortress
Key facts
- Type
- Castle / fortification
- Era
- 13th–14th Century
- Architectural style
- Medieval Fortress-Town
- Province
- Jaén
- Region
- Andalucía
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