Torre de la Alcazaba Cadima

The Torre de la Alcazaba Cadima stands as a stone fortification structure with Islamic architectural elements and defensive features overlooking the city of Granada.

Built in 1010, the tower formed part of the defensive network during the Taifa Kingdom period and served as a strategic military position in medieval Granada.

The tower represents the architectural techniques of Islamic builders, featuring design elements that demonstrate the military engineering capabilities of medieval Spanish-Islamic construction methods.

Visitors can reach the tower by following Cuesta de María de la Miel to number 15, where informational panels describe the structure's historical context.

The fortification maintains its original foundation stones and structural elements from the 11th century, providing direct evidence of early medieval military architecture.

Location: Granada

Inception: 1010

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

Address: Cta. de María de la Miel, 15, 18010 Granada

GPS coordinates: 37.18167,-3.59444

Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:23