Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros

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Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros was built between 1760 and 1764, during the reign of Charles III of Spain, as a horseshoe-shaped artillery fort for coastal defense. Its initial design by Thomas de Warluzel d'Hostel, was later modified, improved and finalized in 1764 by Antonio Duce Oliveros.

Castles and fortifications in Spain All sites in Pulpí

Address
Poligono S-RTU8A 30, Pulpí, Spain

Established
1760

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