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On this high hill bristling with ruins, the crumbling fortress of Calatrava nonetheless remains awe-inspiring. Of Arabic origins, it became the seat of the Order of Calatrava of solider monks founded during the Reconquest. You have to go through two of the three perimeter walls, to reach the restored church, lit by an immense rose window. It has kept its fine brick vaulting, described as "swallow's nest", probably the work of Moorish prisoners. The castle lies within the third perimeter wall.
Localisation
Where to sleepnearby
- From €25Hostal Las Palomas7.18 km - Cervantes, 10, 13370 La Calzada de Calatrava
- From €200EL CAPRICHO DE ANDREA,16.6 km - 3 Calle Aldea, 13360 Granátula de Calatrava
- From €200Casa rural Crisalva17.2 km - Duque de la Victoria, 35, 13360 Granátula de Calatrava
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Where to eatnearby
- La Encomienda€MICHELIN 20247.14 km - Alameda 34, 13379 Villanueva de San Carlos
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