Castles
Stones with legends to tell
The richness of the family Alonso de Huidobro.
Tower of the Almirante Bonifaz
This tower was built in a steep slope. It is called with the name of its owners of the XIX century, which were related to the family Alonso de Huidobro, the original founders of the tower.
It is a set of buildings consisting of a tower, a house and a fence. It had a vegetable garden that is accessed through an arch of half point where the blazon of the family is shown.
An original tower, a prism that loses size as it ascends. It was built in masonry although the corners and around the windows are of blocks. A place with four gates, two of them with lintel.
Historical Data
- Construction:
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Address
Población de Valdivielso (Merindad de Valdivielso). 09559 Burgos.
More information
Ayuntamiento of Merindad de Valdivielso
Municipality of Merindad de Valdivielso. Burgos.
Teléfono: 947 303 100
Fax: 947 303 037
Email: merindaddevaldivielso@diputaciondeburgos.net
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