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Arab Gormaz Castle


 

The Arab Gormaz Castle (Spanish: Castillo de Gormaz) is the oldest and largest citadel in Western Europe.

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It is located in San Esteban de Gormaz, in the province of Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile-Leon, Spain.

Related Topics:
San Esteban de Gormaz - Soria - Autonomous community - Castile-Leon - Spain

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It was started in 956 by Caliph Al-Hakam II. It is 1 km round and over 400 metres across. It was rebuilt in the 13th century.

Related Topics:
956 - Al-Hakam II

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