Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada

The Royal Artillery Factory occupies 57,450 square meters of land, featuring manufacturing buildings and a neoclassical entrance arch dedicated to Carlos III.

Founded in 1622 by Jean Curtius with support from Count-Duke of Olivares, the factory produced over 26,000 cannons for Spanish military operations until 1835.

The industrial complex holds protected status as a Cultural Heritage Site since 2004, preserving Spain's early military manufacturing techniques and architectural elements.

Located at coordinates 43.351911, -3.708531 in Barrio Real Sitio, the facility maintains a museum displaying original cannons produced at the foundry.

The factory manufactured artillery pieces for both naval vessels and land fortifications across the Spanish Empire during its 213 years of operation.

Location: Riotuerto

Inception: 1622

Founders: Jean Curtius

Part of: Plan Nacional de Patrimonio Industrial

Address: Barrio Real Sitio 39720 39720

GPS coordinates: 43.35191,-3.70853

Latest update: June 3, 2025 05:30