The article names no architect or original client. The site was used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century and became a fortress in the 10th century under Abd ar-Rahman III. It was restored in the 1540s under Charles I and Philip II. The infobox gives 1936 to 1957 as the year built, which reflects the rebuild.
It is a large quadrangular stone fortification, about 197 feet (60 m) per side, framed by four towers with spires. During the Spanish Civil War, Colonel José Moscardó held it against Republican forces, and it was severely damaged by the end of the siege. Most of it was rebuilt from 1939 to 1957. Accounts differ on the death of his son Luis, who was held hostage.
It now houses the Museum of the Army and the regional library. The article gives no hours or fees.
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