Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros

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Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros

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Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros, Military fortress in Pulpí, Spain.

The castle features defensive walls, circular bastions, and strategic architectural elements positioned atop a hill overlooking the Mediterranean coastline.

Built during the second half of the 18th century under Charles III of Spain, the fortress protected the Andalusian coast from attacks by Maghreb pirates.

The castle houses exhibition rooms dedicated to natural spaces, local history, regional ecosystems, and the geology of Pulpí municipality.

Summer visitors can access the castle every day from 18:00 to 22:00, with additional morning hours from 10:00 to 13:00 during weekends.

The castle bears the architectural signature of Antonio Duce Oliveros, incorporating a hornwork layout with specific military engineering standards of the period.

Location: Pulpí

Architects: Antonio Duce Oliveros

GPS coordinates: 37.35722,-1.65190

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:31

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