Castle of Velasco

The Castle of Velasco is a 14th-century castle in , , . The medieval castle has been restored and is privately owned. The Spanish government classifies the fortification as a site of cultural interest.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: JIbon Ahmed
  • Also known as: “Castle of Velasco, Lezana de Mena” and “Torre de los Velasco”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church of Santa Maria de Siones, Burgos and Church of San Lorenzo de Vallejo de Mena, Burgos.

Church
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The Church of Santa Maria de Siones is located in the , part of the comarca of Las Merindades in the , . The oldest reference to this church dates from 1001. is situated 2½ km southeast of Castle of Velasco.

Church
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The Church of San Lorenzo is located in , a village in the , part of the region of Las Merindades in the , . is situated 3½ km east of Castle of Velasco.

Church
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is situated 3½ km southeast of Castle of Velasco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lezana de Mena and Sopeñano.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Castle of Velasco

Latitude
43.08297° or 43° 4′ 59″ north
Longitude
-3.34129° or 3° 20′ 29″ west
Levels
4
Open location code
8CMR3MM5+5F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 168283213
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q29976924
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Spanish—“Castle of Velasco” goes by many names.

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