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Castillo Medieval de Almodóvar. Please enlarge to see better. Medieval castle of Almodovar. Dedicated to Peter M. (f)Dedicado a Pedro M.(f)

Castillo  Medieval de Almodóvar. Please  enlarge  to see better. Medieval castle of Almodovar. Dedicated to Peter M. (f)Dedicado a  Pedro M.(f)

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El Castillo de Almodóvar es una fortaleza militar de origen árabe a partir del año 740, que los árabes edificaron aprovechando una antigua edificación de épocas primitivas. Tuvo una gran importancia en la defensa de la ciudad de Córdoba por su situación estratégica dado que está situado sobre una colina de unos 200m. Junto al río Guadalquivir que en esa época era navegable por pequeñas barcos de ribera.

Tras la Reconquista por el Rey Fernando III “El Santo” el castillo es sometido a sucesivas ampliaciones por los Reyes Castellanos concretamente por D. Pedro I de Castilla y Enrique II de “Trastámara”. Posteriormente en 1629 es vendido por el rey Felipe IV a D. Francisco de Corral y Guzmán y desde entonces ha ido perteneciendo a la misma familia. El castillo actualmente se conserva en un magnifico estado gracias a la gran restauración llevada a cabo por su propietario el XIIº Conde de Torralva, D. Rafael Desmaissieres y Farina a partir de 1901 hasta 1936 que comenzó la Guerra Civil Española.

Huellas de múltiples culturas, como la musulmana y la cristiana, han ido marcando el exquisito estilo de un marco incomparable.

The Castillo de Almodóvar is a military fortress of Arab origin from 740, the Arabs built leveraging an old building of primitive times. He had a great importance in the defense of the city of Cordoba given its strategic location which is located on a hill about 200m. Alongside the Guadalquivir river at that time was navigable by small boats from shore.

After the Reconquest by the King Fernando III "The Saint" the castle is subjected to successive extensions by the Kings in particular by D. Cunningham Peter I of Castile and Henry II of "Trastámara". Later in 1629 is sold by King Philip IV D. Corral and Francisco Guzman and has since belonged to the same family. The castle is now preserved in a magnificent state thanks to the restoration carried out by the owner the twelfth Earl of Torralva, D. Rafael Farina Desmaissieres and from 1901 until 1936 that began the Spanish Civil War.

Traces of many cultures, such as Islam and Christianity, have marked the exquisite style of a beautiful setting.

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Antony B., on January 13, said:

*Ascendancy photo from a wonderful castle,L+FV.Antony B.*

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Ferlancor, on January 14, said:

Gracias Antony B por tu visita, comentario y Like 137 F 63.

Saludos.

Fernando

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© febrok, on January 21, said:

Nice view to the ancient castle and fantastic light. Y* & L

Greetings febrok

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Ferlancor, on January 22, said:

Gracias Febrok por tu visita, comentario y like 138 F 64.

Saludos.

Fernando

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Goldfoto, on January 23, said:

Super sight and a great castle...wonderful captured, dear friend...like139+f65...Many Greetings and best wishes from Germany!

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Ferlancor, on January 23, said:

Gracias Goldfoto por tu visita, comentario y like 139 F 65.

Saludos.

Fernando

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Kastl, on February 10, said:

L 140, F 66, looks wonderfull.

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Ferlancor, on February 12, said:

Gracias kastl por tu visita, comentario y like 140 F 66.

Saludos.

Fernando.

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dziwnowik, on March 5, said:

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ✰✰✰ I ♥ España ✰✰✰ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

✰✰ ♥ ♥ ♥ ✰✰✰ YSL ✰✰✰ ♥ ♥ ♥

greetings from Poland , Peter ♥

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Ferlancor, on March 7, said:

Gracias Peter por tu visita, comentario y like 141 F 67.

Saludos.

Fernando.

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dziwnowik, on April 7, said:

I ♥ THIS PHOTO !!!!!

♥ ♥ ♥ Best of Panoramio ♥ ♥ ♥

greetings from Poland , Peter ♥

     **YSL** was alerdy

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Antoine Jasser, on April 10, said:

Impressive...
Bright * vivid colors...
Beautifully composed...
L 142 + F 68

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Ferlancor, on April 11, said:

Gracias Antoine por tu visita, comentario y like 142 F 68.

Saludos.

Fernando.

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►BOGDAN◄, on April 18, said:

Wonderful and impressive castle. Excellent picture.

YS 69.

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Bogdan

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Ferlancor, on April 22, said:

Gracias BOGDAN por tu visita, comentario y F 69.

Saludos. Fernando.

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mojzer laszlo, on May 4, said:

Hello Dear Fernando! Very nicely photographed. Very good and nice photo. Have a nice day. All the best wishes. Friendly Sincerely: Laci LIKE FAV.

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Ferlancor, on May 5, said:

Gracias Laci por tu visita, comentario y like 143 F 70.

Saludos.

Fernando.

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chrmt, 13 days ago, said:

great picture, 1 like

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Ferlancor, 12 days ago, said:

Gracias chrmt por tu visita y comentario.Parece que Panoramio no recogió tu like.

Saludos.

Fernando.

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Photo taken in Almodóvar del Río, Córdoba, Spain

 

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  • Uploaded on February 5, 2012
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    by Ferlancor
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    • Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D7000
    • Taken on 2011/12/24 17:29:29
    • Exposure: 0.004s (1/250)
    • Focal Length: 150.00mm
    • F/Stop: f/10.000
    • ISO Speed: ISO320
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash