Torre de Sant Vicent, Renaissance fortified tower on Mediterranean coast, Benicàssim, Spain
The Torre de Sant Vicent features a square base of fitted masonry with two circular towerlets and a projecting machicolation on its seaward side.
Built between 1597 and 1599, the tower formed part of an 18-tower defense system along the Castellón coast to protect against Barbary pirate raids.
The tower housed a garrison of five people, including a warden, two soldiers, and two guards who maintained continuous surveillance of maritime activities.
The interpretation center inside the tower operates on seasonal schedules and provides different admission rates for adults, seniors, and children.
The structure maintains its original Renaissance defensive elements, including gun ports, loopholes, and a raised entrance positioned 1.8 meters above ground level.
Location: Benicàssim
GPS coordinates: 40.04719,0.06944
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:54
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