Castle of Banyeres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle of Banyeres |
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| Native name Castell de Banyeres | |
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| Location | Banyeres de Mariola, (Valencian Community) |
| Built | 13th century |
| Official name: Castell de Banyeres | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 2001 |
| Reference no. | 03.27.021-002 |
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The castle of Banyeres (Alicante), Valencian Community, (Spain) is an Almohad fortress built in the 13th century, which is situated on the tossal de l'Àguila (Valencian), English: 'Hill of the Eagle', in the geographical center of Banyeres, with an elevation of 830 meters above the sea level.
The castle, irregularly shaped, has two enclosures and adapts to the ground. His most significant element is his tower of 17 meters. It has a square ground plan and three heights and is made of rammed earth. The remains of walls, also made with mud, they have pockets made in later period and dominated the arches with voussoirs. Within the grounds there is a cistern and a chapel.
It is currently the headquarters of Banyeres festive museum (Museu Fester).
See also
In Spanish: Castillo de Bañeres para niños
- Route of the Castles of Vinalopó
- Barchell Castle
- Cocentaina Castle
