Almería, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
Fortress · Umayyad / Taifa · 10th-11th Century
The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word al-qasbah, signifies a walled-fortification in a city. It was founded in 955 by the first Caliph of Al-Andalus, Abd al-Rahman III.
Construction: 955 – 11th Century
Founder: Abd al-Rahman III
Key figures: Abd al-Rahman III, Al-Mutasim
Significance: The second largest Muslim fortress in Spain after the Alhambra.
- 955: Construction ordered by Abd al-Rahman III
- 11th Century: Expanded by Hayran and Al-Mutasim of the Taifa of Almería
- 1489: Surrender to Catholic Monarchs
Architectural styles: Military, Islamic
Materials: Sandstone
- Three Enclosures: Divided into three walled enclosures, two Islamic and one Christian.
- Wall of Jairan: Extensive defensive walls connecting to the Cerro de San Cristóbal.
- Water Cisterns: Sophisticated water supply system for the garrison.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 21:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Closed Mondays.
- EU Citizens: €0.00
- Non-EU: €1.50
Accessibility: Limited due to terrain.
Official site: http://www.museosdeandalucia.es
Address: C. Almanzor, s/n, 04002 Almería, Spain
Coordinates: 36.8414, -2.4714