Tower house of Calderón de la Barca family

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Tower house of Calderón de la Barca family, Fortified tower and historic family residence in Santillana del Mar and Viveda, Spain

The tower house displays stone masonry construction with defensive battlements and a hipped roof design that extends across its upper section.

Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, this fortified structure received additional architectural elements during the 16th century modifications.

The tower bears the name of Pedro Calderón de la Barca's family, a distinguished Spanish playwright who contributed to Golden Age literature.

The structure stands at coordinates 43.378167, -4.052922 and requires immediate preservation efforts due to its endangered heritage status.

Local tradition maintains that Saint Francis of Assisi spent one night in this tower during his pilgrimage through northern Spain.

Location: Santillana del Mar

Location: Viveda

Architectural style: Romanesque art

GPS coordinates: 43.37817,-4.05292

Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17

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