Castle of Lorca
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Castle of Lorca (Spanish: Castillo de Lorca) in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, is a fortress of medieval origin constructed between the 9th and 15th centuries. It consists of a series of defensive structures that, during the Middle Ages, made the town and the fortress an impregnable point in the southeast part of the Iberian Peninsula. Lorca Castle was a key strategic point of contention between Christians and Muslims during the Reconquista. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.[1]
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Castle of Lorca | |
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Castillo de Lorca | |
Alternative names | Parador de Lorca |
Hotel chain | Paradores |
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Location | Lorca (Murcia), Spain |
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Parador de Lorca |
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It is 640 m long and 120 m wide, and one of the largest castles in Spain.