Pazo de Tovar Castle

Santo Adrao de Lourenzá, Spain

The tower of Pazo de Tovar was erected in the late 13th century. D. Antonio de Tovar constructed the residential castle around in the early 1500s. Today it hosts exhibitions.

Address

Lugar Pacio de Tovar 1, Santo Adrao de Lourenzá, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.fortalezadetovar.net

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Mondoñedo Cathedral (7,4 km)
Monastery of San Salvador de Villanueva (3,9 km)

Lugo Cathedral (53,3 km)
Domus do Mitreo (53,3 km)
San Pedro Church (53,1 km)
Provincial Museum of Lugo (53,1 km)
Roman Walls of Lugo (53,3 km)
Roman Bridge of Lugo (54,2 km)
Basilica of San Martiño de Mondoñedo (13,6 km)
Castro de Viladonga (32,5 km)
Santa Eulalia de Bóveda (61,2 km)

User Reviews

Enda Hayes (2 years ago)
Had a super lunch here with friends. Food was very good, Coffee was average. I thought the prices were a bit expensive for this area. But still, a super beautiful and unusual setting. I had driven past here several times and I didn't even realise there was a restaurant.

Felix (3 years ago)
Horrible service. Stay away.

Claire H (4 years ago)
Great place and lovely food and service

Milu ViajaSola (4 years ago)
Very pretty. It can be reached by car without problems. It is very special. There is a restaurant inside.

Africastellanos (5 years ago)
Unbeatable place. The food was fantastic and the treatment was very friendly. It is worth a detour to stop for lunch or dinner at this wonderful pazo.

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