Castles
Stones with legends to tell
Castle of Miranda del Castañar
The castle, or at least the tower of homage, was probably built by Pedro de Zúñiga. By means of a small enclosure that serves as a gate, the tower is attached to another D-shaped tower and other remains that might belong to a previous fortress. The round loopholes are the usual 15th-century artillery loopholes.
Miranda was founded around 1215.The well preserved wall probably dates from that time. Prior to the death of Diego de Zúñiga, the fortress is taken by García Alvarez de Toledo, the Duke of Alba, who claimed to be entitled to have it.
Historical Data
- Construction:
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Address
Miranda del Castañar. Salamanca.
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Salamanca
P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Teléfono: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
Fax: 923 263 409
Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com
Página Web: http://www.salamanca.es
Tourist Office of Miranda del Castañar
C/ Los Llanitos, s/n. Miranda del Castañar. 37760 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 432 001
Fax: 923 432 258
Remarks: Exterior only
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