This tower with an octagonal base, an old homage tower, is the only vestige that reminds us of the existence of a fortress castle, whose origins date back to the …

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Willem VS

August 2, 2022

Cycling

This tower is what remains of a castle built in the eleventh century, was rebuilt in the fourteenth century and renovated in the eighteenth century. It has an octagonal plan and is 40 meters high. Slate has been used with corners and frames in granite, the shapes of the windows are Gothic style. The cruise ship you see in front of you is modern. Today it operates like a Parador.
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Philip

January 16, 2018

Hiking

The ivy-covered 15th century tower is the former keep of a castle that stood in Vilalba and is a listed building. Today he is part of a four star hotel.

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1. Churches of San Xiao de Mourence and Santiago de Boizán – circular from Vilalba

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2. Andrade Tower – Tower of Homage of Vilalba loop from Vilalba

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3. Tower of Homage of Vilalba – Vilalba loop from Vilalba

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