Alcazaba of Almería facts for kids
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| Alcazaba de Almeria | |
| Almería Andalucía, Spain | |
The Alcazaba taken from the east overlooking the first enclosure
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| Type | Fortress |
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| Open to the public |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 10th century |
| Built by | Abd ar-Rahman III |
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.
The Alcazaba of Almería was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.
Images for kids
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Merlons of the walls.
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The walls with defensive tower.
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Wall of the Alcazaba.
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Inner courtyard.
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The gardens
See also
In Spanish: Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal para niños
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