Barchell Castle, Alcoy

Name: Barchell Castle
Address: Alcoy, Spain

#4 among attractions in Alcoy

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Barxell Castle, located in the municipality of Alcoy, Alicante, Spain, is a 13th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky mound in the middle of a pine forest. It is next to the CV-795 road, between Alcoy and Banyeres de Mariola. It is located in the rural place of Barxell at 800 metres altitude. It is very close to the "Solanetes" which had a small population in the Muslim era. ()

Local name: Castillo de Barchell Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 38°41'27"N, 0°31'49"W

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Alcoy Spain

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Barchell Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina, San Jorge Bridge, Cementeri d'Alcoi, Museu Alcoià de la Festa.

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History museum, Palace
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Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Museum, Park
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Art Nouveau architecture
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Memorial
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Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
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Museum
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Art Nouveau architecture
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