Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola
Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola, Renaissance fortress in Santa Pola, Spain
The square-shaped Santa Pola Castle features two bastions and two rectangular towers at opposite corners, surrounding a central courtyard with historical military elements.
Italian military engineers constructed the fortress in 1557 under Viceroy Bernardino de Cárdenas to protect local fishermen from Mediterranean pirate attacks.
The castle houses the Sea Museum and Fishing Museum, presenting exhibitions about maritime heritage and the naval traditions of the Mediterranean coast.
The castle maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year, with separate admission fees for the museums and free access to the exterior and courtyard.
The fortress used smoke signals during daylight and fire signals at night to communicate with nearby coastal towers of Tamarit and Escaletes.
Location: Santa Pola
Inception: 1577
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante
GPS coordinates: 38.19222,-0.55444
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:44
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