Castle of Velasco

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Castle of Velasco
Lezana de Mena, Burgos, Spain
Castillo de los Velasco de Lezana de Mena.JPG
TypeCastle
Site information
Controlled byPrivate owner
ConditionCultural site
Site history
Built14th century
MaterialsStone

The Castle of Velasco (Spanish : Castillo de los Velasco) is a 14th-century castle in Valle de Mena, Burgos, Spain. The medieval castle has been restored and is privately owned. The Spanish government classifies the fortification as a site of cultural interest. [1]

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References

  1. "Se vende castillo burgalés del siglo XIV declarado Bien de Interés Cultural de carácter singular". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2020-08-18.

Coordinates: 43°04′59″N3°20′29″W / 43.08295°N 3.34129°W / 43.08295; -3.34129