Castillo de Biar
| Castillo de Biar | ||
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 The castle of Biar |
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| Creation time : | 12th Century | |
| Conservation status: | Receive | |
| Place: | Biar | |
| Geographical location | 38 ° 37 '55 " N , 0 ° 45' 50" W | |
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The Castillo de Biar is a castle near Alicante on the Spanish Costa Blanca . The castle towers over the town of Biar , a village with 3,657 inhabitants. It was declared a monument of national importance in 1931.
history
Built in the 12th century, the castle was contested between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon . This is where the border that was established on March 20, 1179 between the two kingdoms ran. In 1245, James I conquered the castle for Aragon.
description
The heart of the castle, a free-standing, square, three-story tower is located in the middle of a double wall. This clay and lime tower dates back to the 12th century. The double walling was built towards the end of the 15th century. The northern area is protected by a steep slope.
On the second floor of the tower there is an Almohad-style arched vault, one of the oldest of its kind in Spain.
