Alcazar of Jerez de la Frontera
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Native name Spanish: Alcázar de Jerez de la Frontera |
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| Location | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°40′49″N 6°08′23″W / 36.680343°N 6.139732°WCoordinates: 36°40′49″N 6°08′23″W / 36.680343°N 6.139732°W |
| Official name: Alcázar de Jerez de la Frontera | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000494 |
 Location of Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera in Spain
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The Alcazar of Jerez de la Frontera is a former Moorish alcázar, now housing a park, in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.
A first fortress was probably built in the 11th century, when Jerez was part of the petty kingdom of the taifa of Arcos de la Frontera, on a site settled since prehistoric times in the south-eastern corner of the city. In the 12th century, a new structure was erected to be used as both residence and fortress by the Almohad rulers of southern Spain. Later, after the Reconquista of Andalusia, it was the seat of the first Christian mayors.
Features include:
Mosque.
Superior view of the wall.
Interior view of the wall.
Watching tower.
Former municipal pharmacy, Palace of Villavicencio.
Interior of the Arabic baths.
Exterior view of the baths.
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