Habsburg and Bourbon Spain

Motril

Today: Spain

Years: 1489–1833

Motril was conquered in December 1489, rose in 1490 and surrendered for good under the Granada capitulations of 1492. After the Morisco rising of 1507 it was almost emptied; against Barbary and Turkish raids its wall was rebuilt, and even the main church of the Encarnación was built like a fortress. After the rebellion of 1569 it was resettled with four hundred Old Christians.

What to see today

Fuerte de Carchuna: Fort, c. 1777 to 1783
Torre del Cautor (Torre atalaya del Cautor): Tower, c. 1501 to 1550

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