The Castle Way

This is a recently renovated pedestrian footpath which roughly follows the old protected walkway between the castle walls and those of the mediaeval town, which have now almost disappeared. The restored area served during the Middle Ages to defend Priego de Córdoba against any attack. The flanks and the towers of the western most part of the castle have been opened up, giving us a glimpse of the various stages of development in the fortifications, and the different areas in which they were built. Another discovery has been the postern gate, a small entrance built during the 14th or 15th centuries, and remodelled much later with a Latin inscription on the lintel. The flour mill, which lends its name to this street, was built here, alongside the castle wall, and was in use until the 20th century. At the far end of the street, at the bottom of some steps, can be seen the recently excavated chambers which housed the mechanism of the mill.