Narros de Saldueña Castle

Narros de Saldueña, Spain

Narros de Saldueña Castle dates from the 15th century. During the Peninsular War (1807–1814) it was occupied by the French army. The conservation took place in 1960s.

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Calle del Teniente Cecilio Lopez 48, Narros de Saldueña, Spain
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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Al Fon So (10 months ago)
Me gustó mucho, mereció la pena la visita.
Jose angel Conde Morcillo (11 months ago)
Se puede visitar los miércoles, previa autorizacion(hay un cartel en la puerta) Algún año en verano han organizado un concierto medieval. Es de propiedad privada
Andres Briz (11 months ago)
Castillo bonito pero falta darle más visibilidad. Y más horas de visitas
rafael Garcia (2 years ago)
impresionante. .lástima no se pueda visitar más
Juan Carlos Morales Suarez-Varela (2 years ago)
Ojo! Solo se puede visitar por dentro los miércoles, y creo que sólo en verano. Por fuera tiene muy buen a pinta
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