Torre Gorgot, Medieval tower in Figueres, Spain
Torre Gorgot is a stone tower with thick walls and prominent balconies supported by stone lintels. The facade displays multiple entrances, including a central portal and smaller openings at ground level, reflecting its traditional construction.
Built in the 17th century as part of Figueres defensive walls, the tower originally served as a municipal water reservoir. It distributed water from the Castle of San Fernando throughout the city.
The tower became connected to the Dali Theatre-Museum in 1983 and now houses offices of the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation. Visitors can sense the link between the artist and this historic structure when walking past it.
The building received a complete exterior repaint in 2019 to preserve its decorative elements and prevent weather-related color deterioration. The structure is clearly visible and easy to locate when walking through the city center.
Salvador Dali lived in the tower from 1984 to 1989 and transformed its exterior with painted elements. He renamed it Torre Galatea after his wife, creating a direct personal mark on the structure during his time there.
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