Great Castles of Europe

Spanish Castillos, Alcázares, and Alcazabas

Documentary Aug 16, 2024 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Discover the spectrum of castle types that proliferated on the medieval Iberian peninsula. Trace the history of the region, and the mix of Muslim and Christian kingdoms that produced the alcazaba (fortress/citadel), alcázar (castle or palace) and castillo (Christian-built castle). Visit impressive examples such as the Alcazaba of Almeria, the walled city of Avila, and the Alcázar of Seville.

Documentary Aug 16, 2024 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2024
Run Time: 33 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.