Sea fortress in Cádiz, Spain

Sea fortress in Cádiz, Spain

Baluarte de la Candelaria began life as a military structure before transforming into a cultural space in the heart of Cádiz.

Baluarte de la Candelaria is a Modern Era fortification in Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. Built by Diego Caballero de Illescas in 1672, the wall provides protection and acts as a breakwater. Initially, it served as a quartel or barracks, engineer's workshop, and pigeon loft for the Colombófilo Army service. It was rehabilitated and is currently used as a cultural space, with plans to construct a Museum of the Sea within its walls and later decided to use it permanently as a venue for exhibitions.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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