Torre de Roma, Fortified tower in Romilla, Spain
The Torre de Roma is a fortified tower in Chauchina built on a rectangular base from a strong mixture of gravel, soil, and limestone, rising approximately 14 meters with five stories. The main entrance sits 2 meters above ground level on the eastern side, featuring defensive elements to protect against flooding and attacks.
Built during the Nasrid period in the 14th century, this defensive structure served as a strategic point in the defensive network connecting the Alhambra palace with Moclin Castle. The tower played an important role in the chain of fortifications that protected the region.
The tower displays traditional Arabic construction methods with indentations from wooden frames that were used to compress mortar and build solid protective walls.
The tower is accessible from the outside and offers views of the surrounding landscape and the defensive line it once protected. Visitors should be aware that it is a historic stone structure best viewed from its exterior, with limited interior access.
An underground water cistern lies beneath the ground floor, designed to supply water during extended periods when the tower was under siege or occupied. This feature reveals the foresight of those who built it to withstand prolonged defensive situations.
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