Olmillos de Sasamón Castle
castle, chateau
Built in 1440 by don Pedro de Cartagena, the Olmillos de Sasamón Castle was conceived as a fortified palace
Previous names
Olmillos de Sasamón Castle, Castillo de Olmillos de Sasamón
Description
Built in 1440 by don Pedro de Cartagena, the Olmillos de Sasamón Castle was conceived as a fortified palace.
It also belonged to the Cartagenas in the 15th and 16th centuries, to the Viscounts of Valoria in the 17th and 18th centuries and to the Dukes of Gor in the 19th century.
The castle has a double enclousre. The outer one nearly disappeared and the inner one is defended by cyclindrical towers.
Currently the Olmillos de Sasamón is in private hands and it is used as a hotel.
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Useful information
Hay parking
A finales del año 2005 ha abierto sus puertas como Parador de 4 estrellas, con nombre Señorío de Olmillos
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