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Torre de Perdigones (Torre de la Munición)

Torre de Perdigones (Torre de la Munición)

These two well-worn, unassuming towers date back to 1768, but were moved here from Plaza del Ayuntamiento in 1873, divided into three panels. The top of the right tower is dedicated to Carlos III and bears his royal crest. In the left tower there was an image of Pablo de Olavide offering the new town to the King. This is now located inside the parish church and was replaced by an image of Príncipe de Asturias, the future Carlos IV. The central panels commemorate the colonisation of the area. In the lower panels there were texts dedicated to Carlos III and Pablo de Olavide, but these are no longer visible. 

Location

Located on C. Ondeanos, 26, 23200 La Carolina, Jaén