aerial panoramic view medieval partially restored cofrentes castle above the cabriel river spain and dramatic sky

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Aerial panoramic view of medieval partially restored Cofrentes castle above the Cabriel river in Spain and dramatic sky Royalty Free Stock Photo

Aerial panoramic view of medieval partially restored Cofrentes castle above the Cabriel river in Spain and dramatic sky

The ruins of the castle are perched atop Cerro de Agras, an extinct volcano 394 metres above sea level, the highest point in Cofrentes. The castle was founded by the Arabs and was key to defending the valley and transportations up the river that were taking place from the 12th century.Architecturally, the fortress has three different parts: the lower section, the middle section and the upper section, or the bastion, which is accessed through the courtyard and which housed the noble parts of the castle. The fortress was adapted in each period and rebuilt following the damage suffered during the War of Succession, the Peninsular War and the Carlist Wars.The Torre del Homenaje, or Keep, is a defining feature of the castle. Nowadays it has been converted into a viewing point from where you can breathe in extraordinary views.