Sant Nicolau Castle, Defense tower at Ciutadella port, Spain.
The Sant Nicolau Castle features an octagonal base constructed from local limestone, surrounded by a deep moat and accessed through a drawbridge entrance.
Spanish military engineers constructed the tower between 1680 and 1682, while British forces added interior compartments during their occupation from 1798 to 1802.
The entrance portal displays baroque sculptural reliefs that demonstrate the fusion of military architecture with artistic elements of the Mediterranean region.
The municipality of Ciutadella maintains the tower, which remains open to the public without entrance fees and includes access to the artillery terrace.
A central column supports the vaulted ceiling, connecting to a distinctive spiral staircase that leads to an observation turret used for coastal surveillance.
Location: Ciutadella de Menorca
Address: Passeig de Sant Nicolau
GPS coordinates: 39.99568,3.82578
Latest update: March 22, 2025 23:05
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