Fort San Carlos, Military fort museum in Portopí, Spain
The rectangular fortress stands at the western edge of Palma harbor, featuring four large bastions and thick stone walls protecting the bay entrance point.
King Felipe III ordered the construction of Fort San Carlos between 1610 and 1612 to defend against increasing pirate attacks in the Mediterranean region.
The Military Historical Museum inside the fort displays collections from artillery parks, including spherical stone projectiles from the Kingdom of Mallorca period.
Located 3 kilometers south of Castell de Bellver, the fort provides direct access through the Carretera al Dic del l'Oest road near Palma harbor.
The fortress incorporates a 13th-century watchtower, Torre de Senyals de Portopí, which served as both a defensive structure and lighthouse for ships.
Location: Palma de Mallorca
Website: http://museomilitarsancarlos.com
GPS coordinates: 39.54639,2.62306
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50
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