Friday, May 27, 2011

Enchanting Castle In Alicante

Alicante is an interesting area to visit with its fabulous palaces that give you an idea of ??the medieval period. However, these castles never fail to attract tourists by the thousands in Alicante. Two important palaces are worth a mention here.
Santa Barbara Castle this beautiful castle is located in Mount Benacantil which in Arabic means Laqant peak year. The castle dominates the landscape of Alicante at the height of the top 166. This makes the Holy One or the castle of the most important landmark of the city of Santa Barbara. And 'one of the largest strongholds of medieval Spain, built in 9 th century during the Muslim rule.Today, Santa Barbara castle is open for public viewing, the starting point, you will be passionate about the countryside and its breathtaking view over the bay of Alicante . The old, the park of the castle that the cannons and artifacts. Dungeons is an interesting walk in the cool walls and tall towers.
Santa Barbara Castle is most famous as the other castles in this region with more history than curiosities rest.Other
Although it might not sound so interesting, the administrative complex double as a military base with the governor's house, and the Garrison Guard wing is in the courtyard. You can also watch Flix Berenguer de Marquina monument. It was the viceroy of New Mexico as well as Captain General sent Philippines.There the castle at night, during the months of July and August when the concerts are held on Friday and Saturday evening. You can enjoy a walk in these castles and places of interest along the way, as the Barrio de Santa Cruz or Holy Cross, and a small but charming old whitewashed houses, narrow streets of the blooming flowers. Slopes of the hills, you will need Ereta Park that leads to Fort Lauderdale. A nice restaurant, which offers panoramic views of Old Town is a good place to rest before reaching the castle on top.
The castle is easy access to the elevator to the Postiguet Beach. Alternatively, you can climb along the Vzquez de Mella in the north of the mountain road.
An interesting view on the beach of Postiguet center is located in Castillo de Santa Barbara, where the left side of the mountain often resembles a human face profile, which is called "The Face moro". He became one of the most important paintings Alicante in Spain are in the mantle of the region arms.San Fernando Castillo
The Castillo, or the slot is smaller than Santa Barbara. San Fernando Castle was built in the 19th century. It is located on the hill Tossal. It was a spectacle of tourists in Spain villa for rest and recreation.


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Enchanting Castle In Alicante
Enchanting Castle In Alicante
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Enchanting Castle In Alicante
Enchanting Castle In Alicante
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