Castle of Alba de Aliste
Located on the margins of the river Aliste, in ruins. In the 12th century it belonged to the Knights Templar. Don Álvaro de Luna owned it in the 15th century. It became the capital of the county of Alba y Aliste under Enrique IV.
It was built on the remains of an old Vetton fort in the XII century and renovated in the XV century, retaining only some walls and a tower, although it had an irregular plan of 30 meters wide and 70 long, four towers, barbican and crenellated.
Historical Data
- Construction
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Address and map location
- Postal address Castillo de Alba (Losacino). NaN. Zamora
Tourist information
Losacino town hall
To know moreAddress and map location
- Postal address municipality of Losacino . Zamora
- Phones980 596 484
- Fax980 596 484
Zamora tourism office
Address and map location
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
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