The original Torre de la Merced was completely destroyed by the earthquake that struck Rota in 1722. The current Tower has a claddling of bright blue and white tiles.
Torre de la Merced belonged to the former Convent of La Merced. It is the only architectural remnant that remains of it. The original building was completely destroyed by the earthquake that struck Rota in 1722.
The current Tower, built in its place, is square at its bottom and octagonal at the top. Crowned with the form of a half orange, it has a claddling of bright blue and white tiles.
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