Torreón de Cartes, Medieval fortified tower in Cartes, Cantabria, Spain
The tower consists of two rectangular buildings connected by thick walls with pointed arches, forming an inner courtyard across the main street.
Construction of the tower began in 1421 by the Manrique family to defend against the lords of La Vega from nearby Torrelavega.
The tower served as a judicial seat for the Toranzo Valley in 1432, functioning as both a courthouse and prison for the region.
The structure now operates as a physics education center, offering exhibitions and programs for secondary school students since 2004.
This fortification stands as the only visible Castilian-style fort preserved along the Cantabrian coast of northern Spain.
GPS coordinates: 43.32605,-4.06881
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:50
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