The stone fort that guards the Ebro river

Standing prouder than the rest along the Ebro river in Amposta, Spain, the Torre de la Carrova is a cultural heritage of national interest. Its construction dates back to the 13th century, when it was built as part of a system of fortified towers along the river. The tower, built of stones and mortar, stands with a rectangular entrance off-center on the eastern wall and a twin-window from the Romanesque tradition on the northern wall. A later addition includes a new staircase.

Despite the passage of time, the Torre de la Carrova remains the best preserved of all the surviving towers. The current stairway connects the ground and upper floors. The original access to the second floor is still preserved. Today, the Torre de la Carrova is part of a system of defense lines constructed along the Ebro river during the Middle Ages and Modern ages, and is managed by the Museo Comarcal del Montsiá, the center of cultural dissemination about the evolution of the Ebro river’s tower network.

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