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Molina  de Aragón is a town and municipality in the province of Guadalajara, in  the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is known for  its impressive castle, which sits atop a hill and overlooks the town.

The  castle of Molina de Aragón is a medieval fortress built in the 12th  century, during the period of the Spanish Reconquest. It was an  important defensive fortification on the border between the Christian  and Muslim kingdoms. It suffered many battles and sieges. It was a key  element in the defence of the city and the Kingdom of Castile. The  castle's current structure is the result of several remodelling and  enlargements over the centuries.

The  castle of Molina de Aragón is an example of the military architecture  of the period. It has an impressive keep, a large wall and several  defensive towers.

Nowadays,  the castle is an important tourist and cultural site, and is one of the  main attractions of the town. From the top of the castle you can enjoy a  breathtaking view of Molina de Aragón and its surroundings.

The  town of Molina de Aragón itself is a beautiful medieval town, with  impressive architecture and a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. As well as  the castle, other places of interest include the church of San Juan  Bautista, a Gothic church built in the 13th century, which has a  beautiful façade and a baroque altarpiece. The convent of San Francisco  and the palace of the Molina family, a noble residence built in the 15th  century.

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Wonderful scenes, and lovely crisp detail.

Astonishing views.    That is quite the large castle complex.  

Blériot53 Posted at 5-17 08:52
Wonderful scenes, and lovely crisp detail.

Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenes and appreciated the crisp detail in the video

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-17 11:06
Astonishing views.    That is quite the large castle complex.

Thank you for your comment!  Castillo de Molina de Aragón is indeed an impressive structure with a significant presence. And it's not even the biggest castle in Spain, I think it's the second biggest in terms of size.

Discover Spain Posted at 5-17 13:41
Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenes and appreciated the crisp detail in the video

You're welcome - it is a magnificent place.

Impressive castle.

Nicely documented.    

Discover Spain Posted at 5-17 13:44
Thank you for your comment!  Castillo de Molina de Aragón is indeed an impressive structure with a significant presence. And it's not even the biggest castle in Spain, I think it's the second biggest in terms of size.

My pleasure.  Out of curiosity which is the largest castle in Spain?

Depp Posted at 5-17 23:25
Impressive castle.

No doubt about it!
Thanks for comment

DAFlys Posted at 5-17 23:58
Nicely documented.

It is the least that can be done to give some context to the video.
Thanks!

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-18 02:43
My pleasure.  Out of curiosity which is the largest castle in Spain?

Gormaz castle in Soria

Discover Spain Posted at 5-18 09:06
Gormaz castle in Soria

But more than castles, I would call them (Molina de Aragón and Gormaz), caliphal fortresses (Arabs from the Caliphate period).

Discover Spain Posted at 5-18 09:06
Gormaz castle in Soria

Thanks for the reply.  I'm going to do a little reading up on it now.  

Discover Spain Posted at 5-18 23:46
But more than castles, I would call them (Molina de Aragón and Gormaz), caliphal fortresses (Arabs from the Caliphate period).

Yeah, I just read where Gomaz is the largest Arab fortress in all of Europe.  Quite the history behind that fortress and an interesting read.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-19 03:51
Yeah, I just read where Gomaz is the largest Arab fortress in all of Europe.  Quite the history behind that fortress and an interesting read.

Good thing you did your own research!

Beautiful video!

Discover Spain Posted at 5-23 03:41
Good thing you did your own research!

I'm always interested in learning new things and that castle intrigued me to learn more about it.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-19 03:51
Yeah, I just read where Gomaz is the largest Arab fortress in all of Europe.  Quite the history behind that fortress and an interesting read.

If we take into account that the only place where the Arabs managed to settle outside the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) was Narbonne (in present-day France) and that they were only able to do so from 719 to 759, it is not very difficult to see that the largest Arab fortress in Europe is in Spain.

Almost always the term major, or top, or .... is used to draw attention.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-23 23:06
Beautiful video!

Nice to know you like it!

Discover Spain Posted at 5-24 03:32
If we take into account that the only place where the Arabs managed to settle outside the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) was Narbonne (in present-day France) and that they were only able to do so from 719 to 759, it is not very difficult to see that the largest Arab fortress in Europe is in Spain.

Almost always the term major, or top, or .... is used to draw attention.

  

Discover Spain Posted at 5-24 03:33
Nice to know you like it!

You're welcome!