"La Beltraneja" Tower, Queveda, Santander
The tower of Beltrán de la Cueva from the 15th century, also known as Torre de la Beltraneja, is a clear example of the integration of vernacular mountain architecture in a superb defense tower from the beginning of the Modern Age.
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Project details
Title: | "La Beltraneja" Tower, Queveda, Santander |
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Entr. year: | 1978 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Spain |
Town: | Santander (Cantabria) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Castle |
Actual use: | Museum |
The Jury's citation: | "For the fine restoration of a castle and its conversion for use as a museum at Santander" |
Description:
The tower of Beltrán de la Cueva from the 15th century, also known as Torre de la Beltraneja, is a clear example of the integration of vernacular mountain architecture in a superb defense tower from the beginning of the Modern Age.
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