The English Cable (Almeria)
The mineral loading platform called the "English Cable" was originally owned by the British mining company «The Alquife Mines and Railway Company Limited», which obtained the concession in 1901, immediately undertaking construction in 1902.
It is a masterpiece of iron architecture and a fine example of early 20th century engineering. It was declared as Site of Cultural Interest for its historical, symbolic and aesthetic values in 1998. There is also a monument to the Almeria victims, containing 142 stone columns, each representing an Almeria man who died during the war.
It is a masterpiece of iron architecture and a fine example of early 20th century engineering. It was declared as Site of Cultural Interest for its historical, symbolic and aesthetic values in 1998. There is also a monument to the Almeria victims, containing 142 stone columns, each representing an Almeria man who died during the war.
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Contemporary Almeria
Muslim Almeria
Christian Almeria
Museums in Almeria
