Atalaya del Infante Don Enrique

The Atalaya del Infante Don Enrique, also known as the Atalaya del Puerto de Tíscar, or the Torre Castellón de Fique, built in the 14th century by the Infante Don Enrique, is located in the municipality of Quesada, at the highest and most strategic point of the Puerto de Tíscar (formerly known as Puerto Ausín), situated at 1,189 metres above sea level. It was formerly known as the Torre de las Ahumadas, because it was customary to light fires by night and smoke signals («ahumadas») by day to warn of the presence of the enemy over great distances.

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Atalaya del Infante Don Enrique ranks #7,540 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #588 of the 600 mapped in Spain. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 57% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 582 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Jaén, 66 km away. It is one of the 125 landmarks on the atlas's regional map of Andalusia. See how Spain compares in the castle statistics.

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