Castle of Biar
★★★☆☆
Attribution: Turismo Biar
The Castle of Biar stands on a hillock overlooking the town of Biar; it was built during the Muslim rule and it became strategically important at the time of James I of Aragon when it was used as a border castle.
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Reviews and impressions
Laura
In my town. Very beautiful castle!
Javier
The best castle in Valencian Country