Castle of Belmez
Castillo de Belmez is a small fortress located in Bélmez, northwest of Córdoba, in the Province of Córdoba, Spain. It is visible from any angle, as it sits on top of a high limestone rocky outcrop.Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Castle
- Description: cultural property in Belmez, province of Cordova, Spain
- Also known as: “Castillo de Belmez” and “Castle of Bélmez”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Belmez town hall and Dolmen Casas de Don Pedro.
Belmez town hall
Town hall
Photo: CFA1877, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Belmez town hall is situated 390 metres southeast of Castle of Belmez.
Dolmen Casas de Don Pedro
Archaeological site
Photo: JamesNarmer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dolmen Casas de Don Pedro is an archaeological site, which is situated 3 km south of Castle of Belmez.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belmez and Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo.
Belmez
Village
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Belmez is a village and municipality with 2833 inhabitants in Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain. Belmez is known for its old coal mines, which were in operation for many years and were the main source of income for the village.
Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo
Town
Photo: CFA1877, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo is a Municipality located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2024 census, the municipality has a population of 10,289 inhabitants. Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo is situated 6 km northwest of Castle of Belmez.
Villanueva del Rey
Village
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Villanueva del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the city has a population of 1,224 inhabitants. Villanueva del Rey is situated 10 km southeast of Castle of Belmez.
Castle of Belmez
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Belmez, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.27418° or 38° 16′ 27″ northLongitude
-5.21257° or 5° 12′ 45″ westOpen location code
8CCP7QFP+MXOpenStreetMap ID
node 939076261OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q97623841
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In Other Languages
From Italian to Turkish—“Castle of Belmez” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Castillo”
- Japanese: “カスティーリョ”
- Spanish: “Castillo de Belmez”
- Spanish: “Castillo de Bélmez”
- Turkish: “Belmez Kalesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Castillo de Belmez and Policía Local.
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