Alcazaba
Parque Ramón Castillón Pérez s/n
04002 Almería
Tlf: 95 027.16.17
Ticket: 1.5 Euro
From its ideal location at the top of the hill, the Aalcazaba overlooks
Almería and the bay. Abd-er-Rahmán III had the fortress
built in the 10C to defend the town.
Timetable:
Normal:
09:30 - 18:30
* April - October:
09:30 - 20:30
Cathedral
Plaza de la Catedral s/n
04001 Almería
Tlf: 689 67 90 03
Ticket: 1.8 Euro
It was built in the 16C on the site of a former mosque. The frequent
attacks by Berber pirates explain its fortress-like look, creneled
towers and fortified walls. On the side, enter the main gate, a
large 17C tower housing the bells and ending in a small
Timetable:
Normal:
10:00 - 17:00
* Saturdays 10am-1pm
Puerta de Purchena
Puerta de Purchena
04001 Almería
This square is the nerve centre of the town. Most of the family
homes date back to the 19C.
Puerta de la Ciudad
Plaza de las Flores s/n
04638 Mojácar
From Plaza del Ayuntamiento, a street leads to this 15C gate in
the old wall, that opens up onto the charming Plaza de las Flores.
Parroquia de la Encarnación
Plaza de la Encarnación s/n
04820 Vélez Rubio
This monumental building was erected in the 18C on the request of
the 10th marquis of the Vélez. Fine baroque stone portal.
Timetable:
Normal:
17:00 - 20:00
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