Castle of Zahara de los Atunes and Palace of Jadraza
Medieval castle in Barbate, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Castle of Zahara de los Atunes and Palace of Jadraza (Spanish: El Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes. Palacio de la Jadraza) is a medieval castle on Spain's coast. Located in Barbate and Zahara de los Atunes, Spain, it protected the local Almadraba tuna traps as well as having a wider strategic role.
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Native name Spanish: El Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes. Palacio de la Jadraza | |
Location | Barbate and Zahara de los Atunes, Spain |
Coordinates | 36.135694°N 5.845934°W / 36.135694; -5.845934 |
Official name | El Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes. Palacio de la Jadraza |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 2004 |
Reference no. | RI-51-0011064 |
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It is known by several alternative names including Fortaleza o Castillo de la Chanca, Fortaleza y Casa Chanca, Palacio de las Pilas, Castillo de Jadraza & Palacio Real de la Almadraba.