Fuerte de Victoria Grande, Military fort in Melilla, Spain.
The fort features a septagonal layout with a triangular courtyard, stone walls, brick construction, and vaulted chambers positioned at each corner point.
Built in 1736 under military engineer Juan Martin Zermeño, the fort served as a defense structure and later functioned as a civil prison from 1919 to 1996.
The structure holds the designation of Asset of Cultural Interest and forms an integral part of the Historical Ensemble of Melilla's Old Town.
After extensive restoration work completed in 2013, visitors can explore the fort's architectural elements, including stone entrance gates and corner chapels.
The fort received recognition for its lighting design through the Codega Prize in 2015, featuring 110 specialized lighting units called Candle VGMelilla.
Location: Melilla
GPS coordinates: 35.29669,-2.93708
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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