Castillo de San Juan Bautista - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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jiggs11
N 28° 27.319 W 016° 15.148
28R E 377370 N 3148281
Mid 17th century fort that guarded the approach to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Waymark Code: WM19PA7
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 03/26/2024
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The Castle of John the Baptist, also called the Black Castle (Castillo Negro) is a fort built by the Spanish to protect the harbour of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Completed in 1645, it was the second-most important defence of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island.
Construction began in 1641 and was completed by 1645. It saw upgrades in the mid 18th century. The fort was continuously manned until 1924. In 1948 the fort was converted to a museum.
A historic reenactment is conducted annually to commemorate the unsuccessful attempt by British Admiral Lord Nelson to take the fort in July, 1797.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1641
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Spain
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Museum
This site is administered by ----: Government of Spain
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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