What to see in Municipality Alcaniz

Location: municipality Alcaniz »
Latitude: 41.04854710
Longtitude: -0.13269420

The Castle in Alcaniz was once the headquarters of the 12th Century Knights of Calatrava who ruled this area of Aragon. In earlier times the castle formed the natural defence of the town. The original keep, and bell tower - sacristy have been preserved and an area was converted to an Aragonese Palace in the 18th century. There is a Gothic chapel in the courtyard.

Тhe tower Torre del Homenaje contains 14th Century frescoes depicting historical scenes.

Now the castle is a parador.