Castillo de Almodóvar del Río is a castle of Muslim origin located in the town of Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Spain. Previously a Roman fort, the current structure is of Moorish origin dating back to the year 760. During the Middle Ages, it underwent several renovations and reconstructions.
Castillo Almodovar del Rio is also known in the Game of Thrones as the Highgarden castle.
First seen in the 7th season, for the dungeon of the fortress of Casterly Rock and Highgarden of Tyrell’s house. Refer to https://watchersonthewall.com/
Most recently the castle was rebuilt in the early 20th century century by the then-owner, the 12th Count of Torralva.
Along with his architect friend Adolfo Fernandez Casanova (who restored Seville Cathedral), with 800 workers taking 36 years (1901-1937) to finish the project.
Count Josefa Farina Plasencia, who was born in 1853 and inherited the County of Torralva at the age of 29. He also travelled the world and spent time in Australia and New Zealand. We are guessing that he must have known about www.manueljose.org.nz for the origins of the Māori photo taken we can see.
Accommodation in Almodóvar del Río
Laura and I booked for two nights and stayed in a nice apartment near the town centre.
Refer to https://www.booking.com/Share-r6oGPt
Restaurants in Almodóvar del Río
Laura and I had a very nice dinner at Taberna Ateneo in the town centre.
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