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Castle of Santa Bárbara ALICANTE City& Experience
The Castle of Santa Bárbara, located on top of Mount Benacantil, is the great emblem of the Alicante capital and located in the heart of the city, it gives it an unmistakable postcard profile recognizable throughout the world. Today we propose an interesting visit in which to enjoy this jewel of the cultural heritage of the province of Alicante.
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Santa Barbara Castle is named after the date on which it was reconquered the city from the Arabs. It was King Alfonso X the Wise who reconquered in 1248. And it turns out that this took place on the 4th of December, the day on the Saint Barbara, which is why this castle receives this name.
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Address Calle Vázquez de Mella Get In Touch 965 92 77 15 www.castillodesantabarbara.com Suggest an edit to this attraction Lonely Planet's must-see attractions Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante 0.17 MILES
Castillo de Santa Bárbara de Alicante ALICANTE CITY & BEACH
Perched atop Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain, lies the breathtaking Santa Bárbara Castle. As one of the most iconic landmarks, this historic fortress has captivated both locals and visitors alike, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who has had the chance to witness its grandeur.
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Fascinating Spain 23 Abr Santa Bárbara Castle is a medieval fortress located on Mount Benacantil, the most strategic point of the city of Alicante, raised 166 metres from Postiguet beach.
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The Santa Barbara lift price is 2.70€ to pay by card or cash. The lift service opening hours are the same as the fortress. The last lift-up is 40 minutes before the castle's closing time and the last lift-down is 20 minutes before. Access Santa Barbara Castle by Foot
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8,874 reviews #1 of 245 things to do in Alicante Castles Closed now 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Write a review About Perched on a hillside, this historic 16th-century castle and fortress overlooks the town of Alicante. Duration: 2-3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences
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The Castle of Santa Bárbara is perched on top of Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 metres, and stands one of Spain's largest mediaeval fortresses, providing great views of Alicante's perfect bay. It has three different enclosures from three distinct periods:
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To find the start of the path up to Santa Barbara Castle, you'll need to be in the centre of the El Barrio old town of Alicante. The path starts at the Parc de l'Ereta, which you can find the exact location of on Google Maps here. Once there, look for the start of the zigzag path. Head up there and you'll soon find yourself on the.
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Santa Bárbara Castle ( Valencian: Castell de Santa Bàrbara, Spanish: Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is a fortification in the center of Alicante, Spain. It stands on Mount Benacantil (166 m) bordering the sea, which gave it enormous strategic value since from it you can see the entire bay of Alicante and its land surroundings.
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Officially declared a Historical-Artistic Monument and Asset of Cultural Interest in 1961, Santa Bárbara Castle is one of the most well-known landmarks in Alicante, and the most visited. Perched 166 metres above the city, it affords some of the greatest views of Alicante, its bay and the vast Mediterranean stretched out at its feet.
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Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Alicante) Watch on. The castle was built by the Moors in the 9 th century. Moorish rule in the region lasted 500 years until December 4 of 1248 when the Christians, led by Alfonso of Castile, captured the castle. It was part of the Reconquista, the Christian recapture of the Iberian peninsula from the Muslims.
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Book Castle of Santa Bárbara Calle Vázquez de Mella, s/n 03013 Alicante-Alacant, Alicante, Alicante - Alacant (Region of Valencia) Contact details Email: [email protected] Tel.: +34 965147160 Website: www.castillodesantabarbara.com + − Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors What to do Next tours 0.6 km away
