It was built by the Arabs on an unknown date, although not after the twelfth century, since Arab sources already mentioned it in the year 1172. There has been much speculation about the possibility that the fortress sits on a fortification or former Roman villa, although archeology has not shed light in this regard.

It was an important stronghold of the Muslims, and proof of its robustness is that the troops of Jaime I had to besiege it three times to get it, finally, in 1240, at the hands of an army formed by the knights of the order of Calatrava together with mercenaries almogáraves, under the command of Ruy Pérez Ponce de León, commander of Alcañiz. These incursions involved a violation of the Treaty of Cazola, according to which Villena belonged to the Castilian conquest. Pssaría would definitely be in Castilian hands under the Treaty of Musk. First, these gentlemen from Calatrava were held in possession, but it soon passed to the infant Manuel de Castilla when he was appointed lord of Villena. At his death he would pass to the son of his son, the distinguished writer Don Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena. This married the Infanta Constanza de Aragón, daughter of Jaime II at the age of 6, and had her held in the castle of Villena until she turned twelve and was able to consummate the marriage. Constanza's stay forced Don Juan Manuel to make reforms to improve the security of the square.

Hi. Thank you for sharing this informative and historical footage you have created using your DJI Mavic Mini. Great work and thank you for your valued support.

Nice video and historic explanation man! deffinitely a cool spot, looking forward for the weather to allow me fly outside! keep it up!

I love this video. Its just amazing to me!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

JodyB Posted at 11-20 10:56
I love this video. Its just amazing to me!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks Mate !!

Juliflash Posted at 11-20 10:19
Nice video and historic explanation man! deffinitely a cool spot, looking forward for the weather to allow me fly outside! keep it up!

Thanks so much Dro !!

DJI Paladin Posted at 11-20 09:18
Hi. Thank you for sharing this informative and historical footage you have created using your DJI Mavic Mini. Great work and thank you for your valued support.

Thanks mate !!

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-20 11:40
Thanks mate !!

You are always welcome and thank you for your valued support.

Easy to imagine it back in the day without all that modern development; full view of anyone approaching 360 degrees for miles around. Great video!

Alan E Posted at 11-20 15:52
Easy to imagine it back in the day without all that modern development; full view of anyone approaching 360 degrees for miles around. Great video!

Thanks Mate !!

Nice video!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 01:30
Nice video!

Thanks mATE !!

nicely filmed, thanks for sharing.  Where abouts in Spain is this?

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 01:44
Thanks mATE !!

My pleasure.
How do you like the mini?

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 02:21
My pleasure.
How do you like the mini?

Awesome Drone !!

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 02:31
Awesome Drone !!

Nice to hear!

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 02:31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQCYhISPe4E&t=116s

Nice one too!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 02:21
My pleasure.
How do you like the mini?

I have this castle 80 meters from my house, I could never fly over this wonder with my other devices, enough reason? .....

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 02:33
I have this castle 80 meters from my house, I could never fly over this wonder with my other devices, enough reason? .....

So you are allowed with drones <250gr?

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 02:51
So you are allowed with drones

I don't earn money with my hobby, it's recreational flight

i use drones Dji two years or more ..... I never got a good shot until two days ago

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 02:51
So you are allowed with drones

I have simply respected the laws and I have never flown other drones in the city or on top of people, never

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 03:28
I don't earn money with my hobby, it's recreational flight

Ah ok. That way.

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 03:31
I have simply respected the laws and I have never flown other drones in the city or on top of people, never

Here in NL the rules are not clear yet (new rules that is)
<250gr will allow for more freedom IF you don't fly over people.
So that sounds promising for the Mavic Mini

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 03:49
Here in NL the rules are not clear yet (new rules that is)

indeed , i I don't need to fly over person to make these shots

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 04:11
indeed , i I don't need to fly over person to make these shots

Cool.
That is super nice.
I am really hoping they will add AEB on the mini.
That is the single mode I use the most on my MP/.

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 11-21 02:31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQCYhISPe4E&t=116s

1:27 amazing shoot!
Very calm the video, well done!

Juliflash Posted at 11-21 04:39
1:27 amazing shoot!
Very calm the video, well done!

Thanks Dro !!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 03:49
Here in NL the rules are not clear yet (new rules that is)

Yeah rules vary a lot, in Spain you can actually fly over people and buildings but only 20m max height.

Juliflash Posted at 11-21 04:40
Yeah rules vary a lot, in Spain you can actually fly over people and buildings but only 20m max height.

Probably not for long.
The new EU law should apply to 'all' of us

Montfrooij Posted at 11-21 05:01
Probably not for long.
The new EU law should apply to 'all' of us

Maybe, still each country can have different local regulations, there may be some general stuff but for sure there will be also small things that can vary within certain areas.
I wish they also made a standard pilot license, the spanish one is ridiculous, is basically almost a private pilot license, is like getting the license to drive trucks only to ride a bicicle, because at some point you may share the same road.

Juliflash Posted at 11-21 05:05
Maybe, still each country can have different local regulations, there may be some general stuff but for sure there will be also small things that can vary within certain areas.
I wish they also made a standard pilot license, the spanish one is ridiculous, is basically almost a private pilot license, is like getting the license to drive trucks only to ride a bicicle, because at some point you may share the same road.

Yeah.
We'll see how it develops.