San Cristobal Hill, Alcazaba, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain

San Cristobal Hill or Monte Laham seen from across the Hoya ravine, with its 7 towers, 3 of square Moorish design and 4 or circular Christian design, and the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the right, in the Alcazaba, a 10th century fortified enclosure and royal residence in Almeria, Andalusia, Southern Spain. The Christian towers were built by the Templars who converted it into a fortress-chapel after they conquered the City commanded by Alfonso VII in 1147. The Alcazaba itself was begun in 955 by Rahman III and completed by Hayran, Taifa king of Almeria, in the 11th century. It was later added to by the Catholic monarchs. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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13428971

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45110963

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5616px x 3596px (6.0MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen