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.

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Calle San Pedro 37A, Corullón, Spain
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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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alejandra gabela (5 months ago)
Bien
Israel Fernandez (5 months ago)
No subáis, no se puede visitar.
juan carlos gonzalez teijon (6 months ago)
Decepcion inmess, ni se puede visitar ni ver...
MARIO A. MELO CAPELAO (7 months ago)
Decepción. Subes la cuesta y te encuentras con un portón de chapa de unos 3 metros y te quedas con las ganas de verlo. Nada de especial . No es recomendable.
Miguel Gonzalez (2 years ago)
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