The remains of the fortress can be visited
FortressArdales
Bobastro Fortress
The fortress of Bobastro is situated in the Andalusian landscape in Spain. It once served as a strategically important location in the region.
History+
Bobastro gained significance in Moorish Spain as the headquarters of Umar ibn Hafsun. This leader used the fortress as a base for his rebellion against the Emirate of Córdoba. The period of resistance lasted until the year 928, when the fortress fell.
Location+
The fortress of Bobastro is located in the municipality of Ardales, in the district of Málaga in the region of Andalusia, Spain. It stands at an elevation of approximately 497 meters above sea level.
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