Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros

Pulpí, Spain

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.

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Poligono S-RTU8A 30, Pulpí, Spain
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Founded: 1760
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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www.castles.nl

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User Reviews

Thibaut Van houte (42 days ago)
Gorgeous at night ??
Nadine Dunn (2 months ago)
Beautiful! The views from the top our amazing. The added bonus of the virtual geo tour was super fun. The walk up the mountain to get to it was a workout but well with it. Had we only known we could have driven up there. I think San Juan de Los Terreros was one if my favorite towns. Will go back there to explore more.
Curtis Dunn (2 months ago)
They have a VR tour of the gypsum geode in the area. Very cool! Plus, take a look at the views!
Nick H (3 months ago)
Beautiful sight over the town below. Good restaurant.
Marco Nab (11 months ago)
Nice to see, great views.
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