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Late Medieval (14th–15th c.)

Torre Astura

Astura, Italy

Torre Astura is a well-preserved medieval bastioned fortress on the Lazio coast with rich history and Saracen tower origins.

Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Ruins

Torre Cera

Torre Cera is a 12th-century medieval watchtower ruin in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, overlooking strategic salt flats.

Ruins

Torre Idiakez

, Spain

Torre Idiakez is a historic hill castle in Spain, known for its medieval architecture and strategic location.

Torre Ladrones

Marbella, Spain

Torre Ladrones is a 15-meter-high Arab watchtower on Marbella's coast, key for medieval coastal defense in Andalusia.

La Línea de la Concepción, Spain

Torre Nueva

Torre Nueva is a 17th-century bastioned fortress tower in Andalusia, Spain, built to warn against Berber pirate attacks.

Post-Renaissance (17th–18th c.)

Renaissance (15th–17th c.)

Torre Picada

, Spain

Torre Picada is a 17th-century bastioned fortress in Spain, notable for its Renaissance military architecture.

Borghetto di Borbera, Italy

Torre Ratti Castle

Torre Ratti Castle is a Renaissance hill castle in Borghetto di Borbera with medieval origins and Baroque enhancements.

Renaissance (15th–17th c.)

Late Medieval (14th–15th c.)

Torre de Belén

Córdoba, Spain

Torre de Belén is a historic bastioned fortress gate in Córdoba's UNESCO-listed old town.

Torre de Camarles

Camarles, Spain

The Torre de Camarles is a 12th-century circular stone hill castle in Catalonia with Islamic origins and medieval Christian history.

Torre de Cruïlles

Cruïlles, Spain

Torre de Cruïlles is a Romanesque hill castle tower from the 11th century in Catalonia, notable for its elevated entrance and olive tree.

Late Medieval (14th–15th c.)

Torre de Cuadros

Bedmar, Spain

Torre de Cuadros is a 14th-century circular watchtower in Bedmar, Spain, guarding strategic mountain passes from medieval times.

Torre de Fornells

, Spain

Torre de Fornells is a 19th-century bastioned fortress in Spain, notable for its strategic coastal defense architecture.

Modern (19th–20th c.)