Castillo de San Felipe

Nijar, Spain

Castillo de San Felipe was built in 1771 during the reign of Carlos III of Spain for the defense of the littoral. It was disarmed by the French army during the Spanish Independence War. Halfway into the 19th century it was occupied by the special forces in charge of the surveillance of the littoral. During the 20th century was abandoned and repaired between 1990-1991.

References:
  • Wikipedia

Comments

Your name


Address

Diseminado los Escullos 21, Nijar, Spain
See all sites in Nijar

Details

Founded: 1771
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby


Almería Cathedral (36,2 km)
Alcazaba of Almería (36,7 km)
Air Raid Shelters (36 km)
Cerro San Cristobal (36,4 km)
Marquis de los Vélez Castle (57,3 km)
Museum of Almería (35,2 km)
Tabernas Castle (40,6 km)
Castillo de las Escobetas (46,3 km)
Macenas Tower (36,2 km)

User Reviews

Mbt Mbt (2 years ago)
I have gone to take some photos, the beautiful surroundings, but the interior condition is a shame and that you cannot enjoy it
Burli 1 (2 years ago)
A monument that would have something to tell if it could. It is located in a dreamlike bay.
Original Andalucia (3 years ago)
Beautiful castle in the style as there are more along the coast of Andalusia. This has a very nice location which makes it special, especially on the sea side due to the impacts of the sea on the coast, which resulted in a separate landscape. The castle itself cannot be viewed from the inside. A pity in itself but the location is what makes it so beautiful here. It is a pity that the next-door catering business seems to be dumping their mess wherever it suits them
Manuel Martinez Caro (3 years ago)
I am stunned by the ecological disaster and the abandonment of the place. Having a kind of disco that looks more like shacks and seeing so much crap in the surroundings without any control seemed deplorable to me, and someone should remedy it.
Curly Girl (3 years ago)
Interesting and unusual place.
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Hidden Gems of Finnish Archipelago
Photo from Flickr, copyright Elecé

Historic Site of the week

La Iruela Castle

The castle of La Iruela, small but astonishing, is located on the top of a steep crag in Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. From the castle, impressive views of the surrounding area and of the town can be enjoyed.

The keep dates from the Christian era. It has a square base and small dimensions and is located at the highest part of the crag.

There are some other enclosures within the tower that create a small alcázar which is difficult to access.

In a lower area of the castle, protected with defensive remains of rammed earth and irregular masonry, is an old Muslim farmstead.

After a recent restoration, an open-air theater has been built on La Iruela castle enclosure. This theater is a tribute to the Greek and Classic Eras and holds various artistic and cultural shows throughout the year.

History

The first traces of human activity in La Iruela area are dated from the Copper Age. An intense occupation continued until the Bronze Age.

Originally, La Iruela (like Cazorla) was a modest farmstead. From the 11th century, a wall and a small fortress were built on the hill to protect the farmers.

Around 1231, don Rodrigo Ximénez de Rada, Archbishop of Toledo, conquered La Iruela and made it part of the Adelantamiento de Cazorla. Over the Muslim fortress, the current fortress was built.

Once the military use of the fortress ended, it was used as cemetery.

Map Top Sights Tags Historical Periods City Guides About Us Sign Up Upload new site
© 2023 SpottingHistory.com. All rights reserved.