Also known as the Castle of the Hermitage or Castle of Rodalquilar, the tower was built in 1509 by order of Francisco de Vargas to defend the alum mine of …

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

February 11, 2025

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The Torre de los Alumbres is a historic tower located in the province of Almería, Spain. It was built in the 16th century to protect the area from pirate attacks. The tower is a significant example of the defensive architecture of that time and is part of the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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Javi

November 25, 2022

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It was built in the 16th century to defend the Rodalquilar alum mine from pirate attacks. Later it became the Cabo de Gata prison for a while.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Níjar, Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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