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La Torre de Los Ladrones
Marbella, Spain, Spain
La Torre de Los Ladrones in Marbella, Spain, is a prominent 16th-century Moorish watchtower, also known as the Thieves' Tower, standing 15-16 meters tall near Cabopino beach and Artola Dunes as part of Andalusia's coastal defense system against Berber pirate raids.
Named for its numerous loopholes or "ladroneras" used for defense, this robust cylindrical structure with three interior rooms once enabled guards to spot threats and signal via smoke or fire to linked towers, controlling Mudejar populations post-Reconquista.
Declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985, it offers panoramic sea views, has been fully restored, and remains one of Marbella's most visited landmarks amid modern resorts.
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Diseminado Poligono 15, 1, 29604 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
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