The Castle Ruins La Peza

The ruins of the Castle of La Peza are situated on the hill of San Anton, from which it dominates the town of La Peza, The castle was built by the Muslims in the X-XI centuries. It had great importance during the Moorish period, because the fortification controlled and guarded the road between Guadix and Granada. It was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs during the campaign of reconquest.