Torre de la Calahorra, Ancient fortified tower in Elche, Spain.
The Torre de la Calahorra stands 15 meters tall with a rectangular base, featuring stone blocks at its foundation and masonry walls covered in plaster.
Built during the Islamic period between the 12th and 13th centuries, this defensive structure protected the main entrance from Alicante to the medieval walled city.
The ground floor contains a room with Egyptian decorations and Masonic symbols, marking the location where the Masonic lodge of Elche gathered from 1858.
The tower opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 with a midday break, and Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 14:00, with admission costing 2 euros.
An earthquake in 1829 reduced the tower's original height by 10 meters, leading to subsequent renovations that added neo-Arabic elements to its architecture.
Location: Elche
Address: Calle Uberna, 14 E-03202 E-03202
GPS coordinates: 38.26724,-0.69673
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:44
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