Castillo de Lora del Río

Castillo de Lora del Río rises beside the Churre River near its confluence with the Guadalquivir in Sevilla province. This tell, or artificial archaeological mound, reveals layers of Bronze Age, Arab, and medieval occupation spanning from 1500 BC to the 13th century. The Muslim fortress, called Lawra meaning 'the bank,' was captured by Ferdinand III in 1247 during the Christian advance on Seville. Today, the rectangular castle retains its north side with three towers—two solid to battlement level with traces of terrace parapets, and a third flanking the gate entrance with a barrel vault. The site exhibits progressive deterioration but remains visible as a historical record of the region.