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Jaén . Alcalá de la Real . Places of Interest Thursday, August 28, 2008  



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Castle de la Mota

This magnificent castle is one of the oldest fortress of Andalusia built by the Moors, it dates back to 727 was later expanded by Christians during the 12th century. The castle was badly damaged in 1812 when the troops of Napoleon were fighting in the area. If the visitors pay attention, they can still find evidences of the different step needed for the all construction of the castle. A small museum open to the public was created.

Abbey Church

It is also an important heritage of the town’s past, this abbey is a neoclassic building with French Gothic and Italian Renaissance style. It has a courtyard inner, with a patio and three open air galleries and was probably built between 1530 and 1627.


It houses the Museum of Alcala Real and a tourist information bureau. Visitors will also be impress by the size of its imposing 42 meter high tower which is looming above the old part of the city. Next to the abbey there is a beautiful church, the St Juan Iglesia was built during the late 16th century and houses the statue of the local town’s saint patron the Cristo de la salud.


El Llanillo and the Town Hall

It’s the name given by the inhabitants to the streets surrounding the town hall. The district includes the church and convent of La Encarnation which dates from 1639. The town hall itself was built in the 18th century, and in 1791 a clock tower was added. Face to the town are fine 19th century architecture buildings.