Fort of Rostrogordo, Military fort in Melilla, Spain.
The Fort of Rostrogordo features a trapezoidal layout with an interior courtyard, distributed rooms, and a ramp leading to upper battery positions.
Constructed between 1888 and 1890, the fort served as a defensive structure against Rif attacks and later functioned as a military prison.
The fort represents late 19th-century Spanish military architecture and holds protected status as a Cultural Heritage Site under Spanish legislation.
Located three kilometers north of Melilla's center, the fort now forms part of the El Fuerte Leisure and Sports Park after restoration.
The structure stands on a plateau near the Morocco border at 132 meters above sea level, surrounded by pine forests of Rostrogordo.
Location: Melilla
Inception: May 26, 1888
GPS coordinates: 35.31442,-2.95775
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:05
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