Torre Torregorda, Military fortified tower in Cádiz, Spain
The stone tower structure stands on a strategic coastal position between the cities of Cádiz and San Fernando, with a semicircular battery facing the sea.
The original tower from the early 17th century formed part of a coastal defense network using smoke signals and fires to transmit alerts between watchtowers.
The tower contains military engineering heritage, including an optical telegraph system designed by Francisco Hurtado for visual communication across the region of Cádiz.
The site now operates as a technological testing center for military equipment, employing over 100 workers including civilian staff and military personnel.
The facility conducts ballistic experiments with high-speed cameras capturing 1,000 photographs per second to analyze projectile trajectories in real time.
Location: Cádiz
GPS coordinates: 36.46025,-6.25289
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:36
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