Living the epic that the Middle Ages transmit is possible in Cordoba thanks to the Almodovar Castlea place that in addition to being the cradle of legends, has currently given life to the kingdoms of Highgarden and Casterly Rock, both belonging to the Game of Thrones series, and has even been used as a setting in the famous video games Fortnite and Age of Empires.
Its rich program of activities allows you to relive terrifying stories from the Middle Ages with Black moonhost a feast fit for a king with their medieval lunch or watch knight fights thanks to the medieval fighting club “Bohurt South Zone”, belonging to the National League of Medieval Fighting. Next month, more precisely on October 19 and 20, the Almodóvar Castle will celebrate the thirteenth edition of its Medieval Historical Leisure Days.
These days are an experience that transports visitors to a time of legends and knights where rebellions between Peter I “the Cruel” and Henry II of Castile for the possession of the Almodóvar Castle. This imposing Cordovan castle, with more than a thousand years of history, becomes a living setting where echoes of the past resonate in every corner. The walls come to life with vibrant shows such as period music concerts, falconry exhibitions or even exciting assaults on the castle that seem to have come straight from the pages of ancient manuscripts.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Middle Ages
During these days, this event takes place as a feast for the senses. Participants can marvel at medieval clothingthe sound of bagpipes and drums, and the majesty of jousting knights battling for honour in the arena. The castle not only offers entertainmentbut an authentic window into the past, recreating the customs, daily life and nobility of a distant era.
One of the great attractions of the event is the interaction with the characters who wander through the patios and gardens, as if time were suspended. Nobles, peasants, soldiers and troubadours mingle, offering a living account of the medieval lifeThe magic of this event lies in its ability to transport visitors through history, making them feel part of a world full of mysticism and glory.
Almodóvar Castle, with its imposing silhouette on the hill, becomes another protagonist of this great theatrical work, and its natural surroundings enhance the beauty of the experience. The views from its towers, which overlook the surrounding fields and rivers, evoke legends of yesteryear.
With a limited capacityAttending these sessions has a price of 18 euros to persons over 14 years of age, 13 euros for children between 5 and 13 years old and entry is free for babies from 0 to 4 years old. Each ticket includes the tasting of the medieval drink “Cuerva”.
