The Torre de Piniés is one of the 19th-century
Neomedieval Forts built to secure the border of the Spanish city of
Ceuta
Ceuta (, , ; ) is an Autonomous communities of Spain#Autonomous cities, autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies along the boundary between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ceuta is one of th ...
. It is a
BIC.
History
It was built between 1862 and 1864, reformed in 1866, and would adopt the definitive morphology in 1877. It was designed by the Commander of Engineers
Mendicuti. It was named in honor of
Antonio de Piniés y Lasierra, a Spanish nobleman and military man, died during the
War of Africa
Description
It is a
neo-medieval style
fort
A fortification (also called a fort, fortress, fastness, or stronghold) is a military construction designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from La ...
for 40 men, built with a high-rise circular tower typology, two floors and a battery, with a central staircase. It has a dry circular moat, machicolations and battlements.
It is built in concrete and lime, masonry, solid brick and ashlar.
References
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Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in Ceuta