Castle of Moura — Attraction in Moura

Good place to visit.

In the of the old town, and about 183 meters high, the place we know as Moura Castle, had human occupation since the 4th century BC. MOURA CASTLE During the Arabic domain this place met an imposing fortification, as the great Almohad tower in rammed earth, inscription of mosque minaret of the reign of Al-Mutadid. D. Dinis made a big renovation on the Castle (1279-1325), using the ancient islamic walls; D. João I builts the donjon, the tallest and most magnificent tower that this castle has ever known. In the XVI century the construction Convent, of the Salúquia Tower and the Clock Tower suggests that this space was very relevant from a military and housing perspective, importance that who would come to lose in the XVII century with a marked and by the fact of the fortress become obsolete, unable to stop artillery advances. The Duke of Ossuna's invasion, in 1707, caused a significant destruction in the Castle, exploding several points of the fortification, mainly a partial demolition of the Saluquia The great earthquake of 1755, the loss of the military functions of the Military Base in 1805, the saltpeter exploration in the castle with the consequent dismantling of the castle walls, came to accelerate the ruin of this monument, only recovered in 2012. It has been classified as a property of public...

Castelo de Moura

Type: castle, church, museum, ruins, towers Price: free Time spent: 45-60 min Path for disabled: 50/50 Parking: close to the castle - not available Bike parking: random place Entrance from the city centre: library - gates

Moura's territories have been occupied by humans since the Iron age. The first castle was built during the Muslim period. It was several times taken by different forces until 1232. After that (13-14 centuries) the castle was rebuilt and the new elements/ towers were added.

The internal territory was used by different fabrics, but the most known is Castelo. Thanks to the unique structure of the natural underground channels the fountain of water supplied the castle (even the tower (!), where a small aqueduct was built (currently ruined).

The modern fabric of the Castelo water is located outside...

Another one of those castles. Climbing the wall exposes some views of the surroundings. Besides, there are excavated ruins dating from 12th century onwards. A new tourist information and shop available for visitors inside the castle, including WC. There is aldo some information about the history of...