Santa Cruz Castle

Description

The Castle of Santa Cruz was built in the 16th century by General Diego Dasmariñas to improve the defensive system of the bay of A Coruña. For some time it was the stately home of writer Emilia Pardo Bazán and her husband Xosé Quiroga, who purchased it in an auction in the 19th century.

Castles and fortifications in Spain All sites in Oleiros

Address
Rúa da Praia 6, Oleiros, Spain

Established
16th century

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