Torre del Trovador, Medieval defense tower in Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza, Spain.
The Torre del Trovador stands as a square-based structure with five floors, built using alabaster and concrete materials featuring horseshoe arches throughout its interior.
Built in the late 9th century during Muhammad Alanqar's period, the tower served as a watchtower before becoming part of the Aljafería Palace complex.
The tower received its name from Antonio García Gutiérrez's drama, which Giuseppe Verdi later adapted into an opera in 1853.
Access to the interior requires climbing through a small door that originally connected to a removable ladder system for defensive purposes.
The structure functioned as a Spanish Inquisition prison from 1486 until the 19th century, containing cells across multiple floors.
Location: Zaragoza
Part of: Aljafería
GPS coordinates: 41.65684,-0.89690
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:00
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