Torre de Venero

Cantabria, Spain

Torre de Venero is a late medieval fortified tower built in the 13-14th centuries by Martín Sánchez del Castillo. The square tower is around 10m high and has four floors.

Address

S-410 6, Cantabria, Spain

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Details

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

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Romu Aldo (4 years ago)
Very pretty by far, but it is private property and cannot be visited. A shame

Luis Sanz (4 years ago)
A Catalina. It cannot be accessed. Why not put it in condition?

Avelina Madrazo (4 years ago)
A very quiet and beautiful place

José Manuel Fernández de Cantabria (4 years ago)
If they cut down the trees it would look better and they would clean up the road

Joxean Kortazar (4 years ago)
Zero

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