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Cantillana. Piedra del Moro
Piedra del Moro

This 12th-century stone comes from a mortar and brick wall that enclosed Cantillana. This remain is located next to one of the old gates in the wall, now disappeared. There was a boat behind this gate that allowed access to the opposite side of the river.

Muralla Romana Ilipa Magna
Ilipa Magna Roman Defensive Wall and Interpretation Centre

Defensive wall:

Ronda de la Alcazaba Recinto Amurallado
Ronda de la Alcazaba. Walled compound

The Muslim town of “Marssen´Ah” enjoyed significant cultural and urban growth. The complex structure of the multiple walled compounds that composed Marchena were consistent with the paradigm of Hispanic-Muslim cities. The main walled-enclosure surrounded the core area of the town, the Medina. The Alcazaba protected the seat of the political and military power.

Fuentes de Andalucía-Castillo de la Monclova
Monclova Castle

The 14th-century Monclova Castle was built over the city of Obulcula. It has belonged to the House of the Dukes of the Infantado since 1837. It is the last remaining embodiment of a secular town centre as defined in the prehistoric, Turdetan and Roman periods, which was not so much a town as a rural hamlet, particularly during the Muslim domination.

Conjunto histórico Cerro de San Cristóbal
Cerro de San Cristóbal Historical Site

It was designated a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) as a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965.

The Cerro de San Cristóbal Monumental Site sits on a plateau atop the hill. This elongated almond-shaped compound is 450 metres long and 175-metres at its widest. It is considered the core area of the original Estepa settlement.

Torre del Bollo
Torre del Bollo

Listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1985, the remains of Bollo Tower sit atop a 159-metre hill in a flat area. It commands a great view of the surroundings, including the Águila Tower to the northwest, and Lopera Tower to the southeast.

Torre del Águila
Torre del Águila

The Águila Tower, listed under the Generic Declaration of the Decree of 22 April 1949, and the Law 16/1985 on Spanish Historical Heritage, is located atop a hill and oriented to the cardinal points. Its gate is on the west façade.