Fort of the Purísima Concepción
| Fort of the Purísima Concepción | |
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| Fuerte de la Purísima Concepción | |
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| Type | Cultural Interest Asset in the category of Natural Heritage Site |
| Period/culture | XIX century |
| Present location |  Spain, Melilla |
The Fort of the Purísima Concepción, also referred to as the Fort of Sidi-Guariach, is one of the outer forts of the Spanish city of Melilla. It is located near the Frontera de Melilla and has been designated as a Cultural Heritage Site (Bien de Interés Cultural).[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The fort was built to defend Melilla from attacks by the Rif tribes. However, the commencement of its construction triggered the Margallo War due to its proximity to a morabo, an Islamic sanctuary. After losing its defensive function, it became the first barracks of the Regulares corps. Currently, it houses the Reception Center for Children (Centro de Acogida de Menores).[2][3][4]
Description
[edit]The fort features a square layout with an inner courtyard around which the rooms are arranged. At the center of the courtyard stands a square tower.[2][3][5][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fuertes exteriores" [Outer forts]. Melilla Monumental (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c Bravo Nieto, Antonio (2008). Modernismo y art decó en la arquitectura de Melilla [Modernism and Art Decó in the Architecture of Melilla] (in Spanish). Barcelona : [Melilla]: Edicions Bellaterra ; UNED-Melilla. ISBN 978-84-7290-428-6. OCLC 301553086.
- ^ a b c Bravo Nieto, Antonio; Bellver Garrido, Juan Antonio. Arquitectura militar del siglo XIX: fortificacion y neomedievalismo en los fuertes exteriores de Melilla [Military Architecture in the 19th Century: Fortifications and Neo-medievalism in the Outer Forts of Melilla] (in Spanish). Fundación Gaselec. p. 356. ISBN 978-8461515943.
- ^ Bravo Nieto, Antonio (1997). La ciudad de Melilla y sus autores, Diccionario biográfico de arquitectos e ingenieros (finales del siglo XIX y primera mitad del XX) [The City of Melilla and its Authors: Biographical Dictionary of Architects and Engineers (Late 19th Century and First Half of the 20th Century)] (in Spanish). Málaga: SEYER. pp. 174–175. ISBN 84-87291-81-3.
- ^ Lechado Granados, Mª del Carmen; Melero Pascual, Julia; Cabanillas Gutiérrez, Gustavo; Amar Salat, Karima; Atencia Andreu, Ana; Mimón Bouzbib, Dunia (2015). Melilla Guía Turística [Touristic Guide of Melilla] (in Spanish). Galland Books. p. 75. ISBN 978-84-16200-16-0.
- ^ Cazorla, Jesús Miguel; Bravo Nieto, Antonio A. (2002-01-01). "Melilla la Vieja (Guía de las fortificaciones de Melilla)" [Melilla la Vieja (Guide to the Fortifications in Melilla)]. Guía de Melilla (in Spanish). León: Editorial Evergraficas S. L.: 69. ISBN 84-241-9300-8.
- ^ Historia de Melilla a través de sus calles y barrios [History of Melilla Through its Neighbourhoods and Streets] (in Spanish). Asociación de Estudios Melillenses. 1997.
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