Castillo de Olvera, Olvera

Name: Castillo de Olvera
Address: Plaza de La Iglesia s/n, Olvera, 11690, Spain
Telephone: +34 956 13 00 11

#1 among attractions in Olvera

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Historical place, City wall

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Castillo de Olvera is located in Olvera in the province of Cádiz, southern Spain. It was built in the late 12th century as part of the defensive system of the Emirate of Granada. Situated on a rock 623 metres above sea level, the highest point of the town, the castle has an irregularly-shaped elongated triangle that fits the form of the rock base. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural monument in 1982. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°56'9"N, 5°16'5"W

Address

Plaza de La Iglesia s/nOlvera 11690 Spain

Contact

+34 956 13 00 11

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Castillo de Olvera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Torre-Alháquime, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Setenil de las Bodegas.

2.3 miSE
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36°56'7"N • 5°16'6"W
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Castillo de Olvera, Olvera

Facts and practical information

Castillo de Olvera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Castle of Torre-Alháquime

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Olvera

Setenil de las Bodegas