Torre del Cabo de la Carrera

Tower in Granada

The Torre del Cabo de la Carrera or Tower of the End of the Street are the ruins of a defensive tower in the Alhambra, Grenada, Spain. It was built or restored by the Catholic Monarchs in 1502. Only some remains of the tower are left, for it was destroyed by Napoleon’s troops in the early morning of September 15-16, 1812. when they left Granada.

Where did Torre del Cabo de la Carrera get its name?

The Torre del Cabo de la Carrera was so called because it was the limit of the Calle Mayor or Main Street of the Alhambra.

Where is the Torre del Cabo de la Carrera located?

It is located at the end of the wall that runs through the northeast of the ravine where the Cuesta de los Chinos between the Tower of the Princesses and the Water Tower.

The Torre del Cabo de la Carrera appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Granada!

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Visiting Torre del Cabo de la Carrera

Hours:

For opening times of the Torre del Cabo de la Carrera see Alhambra Opening Times.


Price:

The Torre del Cabo de la Carrera is part of the Alhambra Complex and access it you need to purchase Alhambra Tickets or a Alhambra Guided Tour.

Duration: 5 minutes

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