Sohail Castle
| Sohail Castle | |
|---|---|
| Castillo Sohail | |
 The Sohail Castle. | |
| General information | |
| Location | Fuengirola, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°31′30″N 4°37′44″W / 36.525°N 4.629°WCoordinates: 36°31′30″N 4°37′44″W / 36.525°N 4.629°W |
Sohail Castle (Spanish: Castillo Sohail) is a castle in Fuengirola, Spain. It was built in AD 956 by Abd-ar-Rahman III to strengthen the coastal defenses.[1] In 2000 the Town of Fuengirola renovated the ruins of the castle turning it into a tourist attraction and functioning space used for concerts and other festivals. Excavated stone ruins on public display at the western base of the hill on which the castle sits are dated back to before the Roman Empire occupied Fuengirola at least 300 BC.
See also
References
- ↑ Ruiz, Ana (2007). Vibrant Andalusía: The Spice of Life in Southern Spain. Algora Publishing. p. 167. ISBN 087-586-540-2.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Castillo de Sohail. |
- Castillo Sohail, Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola (Spanish)
- Castillo Sohail (Spanish)
- Quick Guide to visit: Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle (English)
- Aerial Video of the Castillo Sohail
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