Forgotten History
Santa Bárbara Castle
Alicante, Spain
Santa Bàrbara Castle (Valencian: Castell de Santa Bàrbara, Spanish: Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is a fortification in the center of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It stands on Mount Benacantil (166 m) bordering the sea, which gave it enormous strategic value since from it you can see the entire bay of Alicante and its land surroundings. The image of the mountain from the beach resembles a face, which is why it is called "the face of the Moor" and is an icon of the city of Alicante. There are historians who date the origin of the place name to the words bena, an Arabic transcription of pinna, 'peña' in Latin, and laqanti, an adjective that comes from Laqant, Alicante for the Arabs.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Coordinates
- 38.34900, -0.47800
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q429562
What is Santa Bárbara Castle?
Santa Bárbara Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Antiguo faro del puerto de Alicante, Cindal R&D Center Aludium, Torre del Cabo de las Huertas, Castle of Agost.
Where is Santa Bárbara Castle?
Santa Bárbara Castle is in Alicante, Spain. Coordinates: 38.34900, -0.47800.
How do I get to Santa Bárbara Castle?
Santa Bárbara Castle is at Alicante, Spain (38.34900, -0.47800). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.