Corullón Castle

Corullón, Spain

Corullón Castle dates from 15th century. Its tower was copied to build a similar one in Tuscany (Italy). Today, the tower and the surrounding ruins are still preserved. The best place which has been preserved is the Tower of Homage. On its entry point, two armorial bearings mark both houses, Osorio´s House and Valcarce´s House. It is a squared tower with three storeys, separated by imposts, battlements, modillions, meurtrières, and the remains of a great nave in tree sections. Its construction is from 15th century and it belonged to Alvarez Osorio until 1486, and then to Álvarez de Toledo.

Currently, the castle belongs to the Marquises of Villafranca´s descendants who restored it some years ago.

References:

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Address

Calle San Pedro 37A, Corullón, Spain

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

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Rating

3.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Viajeros Disonantes (3 years ago)
Badly signposted, only down (as a place that can be visited), you sense the path and it turns out that it is private after 1.5km with ramps that do not go down than 9% and reach 22% (measurement done by bike), therefore it is not recommended to go up in car or anything

Alba Álvarez (3 years ago)
You can't get in, it's not worth it

Pedro Moura (4 years ago)
Magnificent continuation of the fourteenth century

Marciano Del Valle Cuadrado (4 years ago)
A beautiful place, on the outside, you cannot visit inside, it is private

alejandra gabela (4 years ago)
Bien

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