Torre Alta, Cultural heritage watchtower in San Fernando, Spain
The Torre Alta watchtower rises 22 meters above ground level with a square base measuring 16 meters on each side near the naval observatory.
Constructed in 1524, Torre Alta served as a crucial military observation point for monitoring maritime activities along the Andalusian coastline during the Spanish colonial period.
The structure represents a significant component of the Archaeological Site of San Fernando and forms part of the historical route dedicated to the 1812 Constitution.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours that explain its military architecture and provide information about its defensive functions throughout the centuries.
The tower contains a bell installed in 1840 that communicated watering schedules to local farmers and warning signals to nearby residents.
Location: San Fernando
Inception: 1524
Height: 22 m
Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de San Fernando, Lugares de las Cortes y la Constitución de 1812
Address: Cerro de Torre Alta
GPS coordinates: 36.46366,-6.20607
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:58
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