Alcazaba of Almería
fortress
The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word Kasbah|al-qasbah, means a walled-fortification in a city.
| Alcazaba of Almería | |
|---|---|
| Alcazaba de Almeria | |
| Almería Andalucía, Spain | |
 The Alcazaba taken from the east overlooking the first enclosure | |
  Alcazaba of Almería | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 10th century |
| Built by | Abd ar-Rahman III |
The Alcazaba of Almería was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.[1]
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Merlons of the walls. -
The walls with defensive tower. -
Wall of the Alcazaba. -
Inner courtyard. -
The gardens
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- ↑ "Lista de 100 finalistas de Nuestros 12 Tesoros de España". Sobreturismo.es. Retrieved 2014-10-06.
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