| Castle of Banyeres | |
|---|---|
| Native name Castell de Banyeres (Valencian) | |
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| Location | Banyeres de Mariola, (Valencian Community) |
| Coordinates | 38°42′56″N 0°39′28″W / 38.715544°N 0.657844°W / 38.715544; -0.657844 |
| Built | 13th century |
| Spanish Cultural Heritage | |
| Official name | Castell de Banyeres |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 2001 |
| Reference no. | 03.27.021-002 |
  Location of Castle of Banyeres in Spain | |
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
References
- Este artículo toma como referencia el texto del B.I.C. incoado por la Consejería de Cultura de la Generalidad Valenciana
External links
- Article about the Banyeres Castle (in Spanish)