Urbex & Abandoned
Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada
Barrio Real Sitio, Spain
The Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada (Spanish: Real Fábrica de Artillería de La Cavada) was an artillery foundry at La Cavada (Riotuerto) in Cantabria, Northern Spain. The foundry was established in 1622 by Jean Curtius with the support of Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares and became fully operational 15 years later. Between 1637 and 1835 the facility was responsible for the production of more than 26,000 cannons for ships and fortresses throughout the Spanish Empire. It closed after the defeat of the Spanish at the Battle of Trafalgar.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Barrio Real Sitio, Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.35191, -3.70853
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q9067067
What is Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada?
Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: La Montañesa Textil, Mouro Island Lighthouse, Castillo de San Felipe, Castillo del Collao, Camargo.
Where is Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada?
Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada is in Barrio Real Sitio, Spain. Coordinates: 43.35191, -3.70853.
How do I get to Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada?
Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada is at Barrio Real Sitio, Spain (43.35191, -3.70853). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.