Take a tour of Loarre Castle in Spain – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Primarily constructed in the 11th and 12th centuries the strategically significant Loarre castle stands on the once border of the Christian and Muslim worlds.
The constructions outer walls and eight towers date from the 13th and 14th centuries, and during the 20th century extensive repairs were made to both the castles interior and exterior.
Two towers and the chapel of the castle have survived their almost millennium long history and today are fortified by the later built walls.
The five story Homage Tower was the buildings prime means of defense and was connected to the other tower by a bridge.
The Tower of the Queen stands three stories tall and is the elaborate of the two; the arched windows, exaggerated columns, and the elegant crowns of the pillars make this tower a sublime work of art.
This imposing and immense fortress transport visitors to a time of ancient medieval warfare and the constant threat of attack.