Castle of San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Name: Castle of San Marcos
Address: Plaza de Alfonso X 'El Sabio', El Puerto de Santa Maria, 11500, Spain
Telephone: +34 627 56 93 35

#1 among attractions in El Puerto de Santa Maria

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Castle of San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa Maria

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Facts and practical information

Castle of San Marcos is a medieval castle located in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain. The castle was erected as a fortified church by King Alfonso X of Castile. It was built on the site of a mosque of which the wall of the qibla survives. ()

Local name: Castillo de San Marcos Coordinates: 36°35'47"N, 6°13'36"W

Address

Plaza de Alfonso X 'El Sabio'El Puerto de Santa Maria 11500 Spain

Contact

+34 627 56 93 35

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Castle of San Marcos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Priory Church, Plaza de Toros, Museo Arqueológico Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María, Monasterio de la Victoria.

~1410 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Priory Church, El Puerto de Santa Maria
7 min walk • The Priory Church is a minor basilica church in El Puerto de Santa María, province of Cádiz, Spain. It is documented from 1486 when the building was under construction. It was damaged by an earthquake in the 17th century and was partly rebuilt in the Baroque style.
~1840 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Historical place, Entertainment
Plaza de Toros, El Puerto de Santa Maria
9 min walk • The Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa María is a bullring in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. Dating from the 19th century, it has an eclectic architectural style and was completed in 1880. It is the work of Manuel Portillo de Avila y Herrera. The arena is 99 metres in diameter and the central ruedo measures 60 m.
~1150 ftNW
Archaeological museum, Museum
Museo Arqueológico Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María, El Puerto de Santa Maria
6 min walk • The Museo Arqueológico Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María is a museum located in El Puerto de Santa María, in the province of Cádiz, southern Spain. It was founded in 1980.
0.8 miNE
Historical place, Gothic architecture, Monastery
Monasterio de la Victoria, El Puerto de Santa Maria
21 min walk • Monasterio de la Victoria is a former monastery located in El Puerto de Santa María, province of Cádiz, southern Spain. It was built in the 16th century by Dukes of Medinaceli. The buildings housed a prison between 1886 and 1981. Its church was declared Bien de Interés Cultural on December 29, 1978.
~550 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater, El Puerto de Santa Maria
3 min walk • The Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater is a 600-seat theater located in El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz, Spain. It is named after Pedro Muñoz Seca, a playwright originally from the city.
~1430 ftNW
36°35'60"N • 6°13'44"W
Iglesia de los Milagros, El Puerto de Santa Maria
7 min walk • Church
~560 ftS
Baroque architecture
House of Vizarrón, El Puerto de Santa Maria
3 min walk • The House of Vizarrón is a house located in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 2006.

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Which popular attractions are close to Castle of San Marcos?

Nearby attractions include Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater, El Puerto de Santa Maria (3 min walk), House of Vizarrón, El Puerto de Santa Maria (3 min walk), Museo Arqueológico Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María, El Puerto de Santa Maria (6 min walk), Priory Church, El Puerto de Santa Maria (7 min walk).

Castle of San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Facts and practical information

Castle of San Marcos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Priory Church, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Plaza de Toros, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Museo Arqueológico Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Monasterio de la Victoria, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Iglesia de los Milagros, El Puerto de Santa Maria

House of Vizarrón, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castle of San Marcos?