ALCÁZAR
XI-XIX centuries. Built on the remains of a Roman fort. He was successively transformed from
Alfonso VI (XI) to Philip II (XVI century). Residence of Kings
of Castile during the Middle Ages. The "Old Palace" was extended
in the fifteenth century, with the magnificent rooms: the Solio, the Galley, of
Pineapples, Kings, Cord and Chapel. The large crenellated tower
is called John II, who should be your current image. Felipe
II performs the works of the parade ground and the steep roofs
slate. State Prison (XVIII century). Become Real
School of Artillery in 1764, suffered a major fire in 1862. The
Architect Don Antonio Bermejo and Arteaga, directed its reconstruction
(1882-1896). You can visit much of the monument,
including rooms dedicated to the History of the Artillery. Archive
Military General Spain.
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