Castell de Santa Anna d'Oliva, Medieval fortress on Santa Anna hill in Oliva, Spain.
The rectangular castle measures 43.50 by 34.70 meters and features two circular towers at its northwest and southeast corners for defensive positioning.
King Felipe II ordered the construction in 1585 following the Barcelona Courts' decision to strengthen coastal defenses against Barbary pirate attacks.
The fortress includes architectural elements of Renaissance military design, with concentrated defensive features in its towers and specific placements for artillery fire.
The castle contains seven artillery pieces: one medium culverin, two sacres, two medium sacres, and two mortars, plus 500 iron pieces and 30 stone projectiles.
The structure incorporates an original water reservoir with an 18th-century cover, essential for maintaining long-term military operations during sieges.
Location: Oliva
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91707,-0.12123
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:44
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