Santa Cruz Fortress

Description

Santa Cruz Fortress was built during the Portuguese Restoration War (1664) to defend La Guardia against Portuguese army. It was however conquered a year later and was held by Portuguese troops until 1668. It was then demolished due the terms of peace treaty. It was then left abandoned until restored in 2013.

Castles and fortifications in Spain All sites in La Guardia

Address
Avenida de la Republica Dominicana 7, La Guardia, Spain

Established
1664

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