Santa Ana Castle, Castro Urdiales, Spain

Santa Ana Castle was built in the 13th century but abandoned already in the 16th century. The five 15m high corner towers protect the main building where the lighthouse was erected in 1853.

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Ariane Moussault (9 months ago)
Very special lighthouse on a castle. It is a shame it is not possible to. Idiot the upper part. Only the exposition room can be entered.

Geoffrey Berg (2 years ago)
Meh, it's a lighthouse, the church was closed, not much to see really.

Hans-Juergen Werner (3 years ago)
What a great place. Beautiful Castle

chris delaney (4 years ago)
Beautiful Castle and exhibition center.

Mama Martin (6 years ago)
Previoso

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