Atalaya de La Solana

Today: Atalaya de La Solana, Moclín

Place: Madīnat Ilbīra (Atarfe)
Kind: Tower
Built: 14th century
What remains: Standing

A Naṣrid watchtower, possibly of the 14th century, beside the road from Moclín to Puerto Lope, part of the defences of the castle of Moclín. Built of coursed limestone rubble, it keeps part of its render and the jambs of the door-window that led to its single room.

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