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Spain, Andalusia, Almeria province, Carboneras. Saint Andrew's Castle. The isolation of the village involved a danger due to the Berber pirates. A better protective system was planned by means of the establishment of permanent troops and the construction of a castle. King Felipe II approved its construction in the year 1583, but it was not carried out until 1621. It was constructed near the port, with the function of watching over the coast line. Detail of the main facade.

Spain, Andalusia, Almeria province, Carboneras. Saint Andrew's Castle. The isolation of the village involved a danger due to the Berber pirates. A better protective system was planned by means of the establishment of permanent troops and the construction of a castle. King Felipe II approved its construction in the year 1583, but it was not carried out until 1621. It was constructed near the port, with the function of watching over the coast line. Detail of the main facade.
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Spain, Andalusia, Almeria province, Carboneras. Saint Andrew's Castle. The isolation of the village involved a danger due to the Berber pirates. A better protective system was planned by means of the establishment of permanent troops and the construction of a castle. King Felipe II approved its construction in the year 1583, but it was not carried out until 1621. It was constructed near the port, with the function of watching over the coast line. Detail of the main facade.
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