Castell de Miravet
An Islamic construction with medieval architectural alterations, standing on a hill beside the road from Cabanes to Oropesa. Its original origin is unknown, but the surrounding area was already inhabited in ancient times, and it controls the passage towards the coast.
The Castell de Miravet is an Islamic construction with medieval architectural alterations, standing on a hill beside the road from Cabanes to Oropesa. Its original origin is unknown, although its surroundings were already inhabited in ancient times. From its position it controls the passage towards the coast, a function that helps explain its location. The castle preserves elements from different building phases, which reflects the succession of occupations of the site. The complex forms part of the historic landscape of the district and of the network of fortifications that watched over the approaches to the coast.
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