Sunday, February 15, 2009


Coca Castle was built in the 15th century by Alonso de Fonseca; the mighty archbishop of Seville, during the reign of King Enrique IV of Castile. It's made up of two square baileys separated by a passageway. The double walls are 2.5 m thick and it's circled by a deep dry moat. It is considered to be the highest example of brick military architecture with Mudejar filigree work. This structure was simply amazing. I cannot describe the beauty that it radiated. Unlike much of the other castle we ventured into this one seemed to have more of its history preserved and appreciated. It seemed that even though it now functions as a school like the other castle it still makes you feel like you are apart of something much more complicated than you. I enjoyed the guided tour and everything this majestic place had to offer.

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