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The castle was built in the ninth century when this part of Spain was under Muslim rule, although small settlements existed on the slopes of the Benacantil mountain already during Iberian and Roman periods. On December 4th 1248 (the feast day of Saint Barbara), the castle was conquered by Castilian king Alfonso X.
Today, the castle of Santa Barbara is opened for the public and offers breathtaking views of Alicante bay and countryside. You can make a lot of fantastic photos for your collection. Visit its palace with cannons and old artifacts, go downstairs into its dungeons and walk along its walls and towers. Santa Barbara is historically more important one of the two Alicante castles. The places of particular interest are the Hall of the Nobles (Sala Noble), the Room of Philip II, the Queen's Rampart (Baluarte de la Reina) and the Rampart of the English (Baluarte de los Ingleses). Moreover, there is also an administrative and military complex, consisting of the Governor's House, the Guard Wing (Cuerpo de Guardia), the garrison courtyard (Patio de Armas) and the monument to Félix Berenguer de Marquina, who was Viceroy of New Mexico and Captain-General in the Philippines. During the summer (July and August), you can also participate castle evenings on Friday and Saturday nights, enjoying concerts and other performances in the courtyard. The entrance is free.
I prefer reaching Alicante castles by foot. Clibing to Santa Barbara, you pass first a picturesque suburb Barrio de Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) with small old houses painted in white and narrow streets full of flowers. Arriving to the slopes of the mount, you enter Park Ereta that gradually climbs up to the fort. If you want to take a break, there is a nice restaurant with a spectacular panoramic view over the Old Town, as well as exhibition hall. You can also access the castle taking an elevator from the central Postiguet beach. Another option is arriving by car taking the road from Vázquez de Mella street on the northern face of the mountain.
Curiosity: once you visit the central Postiguet beach, take a look on the castle of Santa Barbara. You will see that the left part of the Benacantil mountain below the castle looks like a human face in profile. This is the famous The Moor's Face (La Cara del Moro) - one of the most emblematic images of Alicante Spain that can also be found on its coat of arms.
Alicante castles - San Fernando The Castillo de San Fernando is a smaller one of the two Alicante castles. It was built at the very beginning of the 19th century on Tossal hill. Today, the castle is a sightseeing spot and a place of rest and leisure. Alicante Museums Discover Alicante archaeological treasures, collections of traditional costumes and fine paintings. Alicante Theatres Enjoy ballet, opera and other theatre performances. Why traveling to cold Moscow if you could watch original Russian ballet in Alicante Theatre? Alicante Churches Fascinating Renaissance style and eye-catching stone ornaments. Alicante City Hall A unique baroque building with beautiful twin towers. Alicante Parks Visit our excellent parks and relax under palm trees, away from the hot beaches in the midday. FREE NEWSLETTER - Alicante postcards Keep you in touch with the summer magic of the Mediterranean. Take a look on regularly updated galleries with beautiful Alicante photos. Check several great photos of Alicante castles in our public gallery.
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