Although the Alhambra of Granada and the citadel of Malaga These are both well-known monuments in Andalusia and Spain, neither was the setting chosen for the epic scenes of Game of Thrones. The producers of the series were looking for a fortress that combined history, beauty and authenticity, and they found it all in a less popular enclavebut just as impressive.
In its search for a unique location, the series team was seduced by this architectural gem who has since gained worldwide fame by appearing in one of the most watched series of all time. Do you want to know which one it is?
This Arab fortress in Andalusia is one of the largest in Spain
THE Alcazaba of Almeria It is one of the largest built by the Arabs in our country. Construction began in 955 by Abd al-Rahman III and it was completed by Hayrán, a Taifa king of this Andalusian city in the 11th century. After the Christian conquest, this place was reformed by the Catholic Kings and Charles I.
This fortress, with a perimeter of approximately 1430 meters, It sits on a secluded hillside from where you can see the city and the bay of Almería. It stands out for its importance defensive capacity and high visibility at sea. The Alcazaba was declared in 1931 Historical and artistic monument still being owned by the Ministry of War.
In 1967, according to the website of the Junta de Andalucía, the Alcazaba Board of Directors with the participation of the Town Hall, the Provincial Council and the Ministry of Culture. And already in 1989, the Department of Culture of the Council created the institution of “Alcazaba Monumental Complex” with the goal of ensuring research and conversation about this important construct.
On the other hand, it should be noted that in 2004, the surroundings of this Asset of Cultural Interest composed of Alcazaba and walls of Cerro de San Cristóbal.
What does the Alcazaba of Almería look like?
This construction has three walled enclosures. Two Muslims and one Christian. The latter was built by the Catholic Monarchs. Was royal residence and today the Al-Mutasin Palace remains standing with all its rooms: its mosque (converted into a church since the end of the 15th century) and its baths. There is only one access door, almost invisible due to the walls and large areas of vaulted ceilings and gothic doorways.
This fortress came to life in the sixth season of Games of Thrones and in other productions such as Wonder Woman, Cleopatra, The four musketeers, Conan the Barbarianetc.
This emblematic place, although less known than other monuments such as the Alhambra, is one of the largest Arab fortresses in Spain. If you want to know timetables, ticket prices and where to buy them, you can do so through this link.
