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Castle of Artana

Artana, La Plana Baixa, Castellón

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Castle of Artana

Monument · Artana, La Plana Baixa, Castellón

The castle of Artana is an Islamic fortress built on Roman remains that, in medieval times, was transformed by Christian reforms into a seigneurial castle. Sections of wall are preserved, along with the keep, the Main Tower, the foundations of other towers, a cistern, and several auxiliary structures. The Great Tower stands out, also called the Tower of the Scipios, of Roman origin and octagonal plan, of which only the lower half still stands. Damaged during the Carlist Wars, it is today preserved in ruins on the hill overlooking Artana.

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