Fuerte de Coll de Ladrones

Located at 1351 meters altitude, this stone fortification contains four artillery positions carved into the rock and two main buildings for troops and officers.

Construction of the fort began in 1888 and concluded in 1900 to protect the Canfranc Valley and monitor the new international railway through the Somport tunnel.

The fortress represents Spanish military engineering excellence, incorporating natural rock formations into its defensive system while adapting to mountainous terrain.

The fort maintains its original stone structures, including barracks, an infirmary, powder magazines, and a gallery with loopholes leading to a battery by the river.

The complex includes a separate rifleman tower built alongside the road, enhancing the defensive capabilities of the main fortress structure.

GPS coordinates: 42.76387,-0.51008

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:07