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Alfons XII tower

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The highest point of the itinerary is Alfons XII tower. The path around its perimeter affords a magnificent panoramic view of the city. This 19th-century tower stands on the site of a former stronghold built in 1675 as a watchtower for Condestable fortress, originally part of the east and southeast defence system of Girona. In 1814, French troops blew up the stronghold, along with the other nearby fortresses. The tower was built as a small fort during the Third Carlist War (1872-1876), using the stones from the ruined watchtower, in the style of late 19th-century defence works. 

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