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Torre de los Alumbres

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Torre de los Alumbres

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

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    October 10, 2024

    Cycling

    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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    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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    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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