Fort of El Desnarigado, Military museum in a 19th-century fort on Mount Hacho, Ceuta, Spain
The Fort of El Desnarigado stands on the coastal edge of the southern face of Mount Hacho, covering 1,280 square metres. The single-storey castle has a front and two side wings parallel to the coast; two six-metre towers crowned with battlements flank the door, above which is a reproduction of the Habsburg coat of arms.
The fort was built in the 19th century to replace an older military structure from the late 17th century. It served for many years as an important defensive position for the city.
The fort was converted into the Military History Museum in 1984 and now displays objects that document the region's military past. Visitors can see how significant this location was for defending Ceuta.
The fort stands on the coastal edge of the southern face of Mount Hacho, on the south side of Ceuta, not the northeast coast. It covers 1,280 square metres and is reached on foot along the Hacho road; the terrain around the walls is uneven, so sturdy shoes help.
The fort is designed with parallel front and side sections that provide strategic views across the Strait of Gibraltar. This layout allows visitors to observe both the water channel and the North African coast.
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