Comte Tower (or En Rovira Tower) | interesting place

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This tower is located in the parish of Sant Agusti des Vedrà, exactly in Rovira point, hence the other name by which its known.
It is a first class tower, on of the most important towers on these islands. The original entrance remains on the first floor. The tower was transformed into a house recently, but without altering the façade. The four corbels for the "matacan" still remain.
The design for this tower was made by the Architect Ballester around 1756. It was built by García Martínez in 1763. It was a defense point for the are between Sant Antoni church and the tower of Cap des Savinar.
It is uncertain that this tower took part in any remarkable defensive action.
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Coordinates:   38°58'21"N   1°13'49"E
This article was last modified 14 years ago