The 12 Plaques

One of the major events in the history of Frigiliana occurred in 1569 with the final expulsion of the Moors from their last stronghold in the Axarquia.

The battle was fought on the hilltop of ‘El Fuerte’ and the history of this event is told in a series of 12 ceramic plaques located throughout the village. The text is in the old Castilian language.

The texts were compiled from historical accounts of the battle for Frigiliana and give an idea of the struggle between the Moors and Christians in the municipality.