Castles
Stones with legends to tell
Castle of the Cartagena
It has two sections: the outside section is rather deteriorated and the interior contains three round turrets and a rectangular one. The turrets have the Fleur de Lis of the Cartagena family. Above the gate there is a sentry-box protecting the entrance. The various floors had carved wooden ceilings. On the western end, a string communicated the floors.
A small door on the northern end, next to the tower, led to the barbican. It was originally conceived as a fortified home by the aristocracy of the 15th century, more specifically by Don Pedro de Cartagena, a member of a family of converted Jews from Burgos: the Levís.
Historical Data
- Construction:
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque
Address
Camino Santa Lucía s/n. Olmillos de Sasamon (Sasamón). 09132 Burgos.
Telephone: 947 374 009 / 947 370 058
Fax: 947 370 055
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Sasamón
Plaza Mayor. Sasamón. 09123 Burgos.
Teléfono: 947 370 012
Fax: 947 370 555
Email: ayto@sasamon.org
