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Watchtower of Torrelodones

The Watchtower of Torrelodones is an Islamic-era construction located in the Spanish municipality of , , . It was erected at some point during the Umayyad period of Al-Andalus, between the ninth and eleventh centuries.
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  • Type: Tower
  • Description: cultural property in Torrelodones, Spain
  • Also known as: “Torre de Los Lodones”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hospital de Madrid Torrelodones and Casino Gran Madrid.

Hospital
Photo: Paconi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 650 metres southeast of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Casino
Photo: Paconi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 2 km southeast of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Ruins
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The is a palace located in , . It was declared private property in 1930. is situated 2 km north of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Los Peñascales and La Navata.

Suburb
Photo: Esetena, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a suburb, which is situated 3 km east of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 5 km northwest of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Village
Photo: Cruccone, CC BY 3.0.
is a municipality of the , Spain, and is located on the northwestern side of the Community of Madrid and to the south of the . is situated 6 km north of Watchtower of Torrelodones.

Watchtower of Torrelodones

Latitude
40.57389° or 40° 34′ 26″ north
Longitude
-3.93248° or 3° 55′ 57″ west
Open location code
8CGRH3F9+H2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 707042270
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­watchtower
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Wiki­data ID
Q11680036
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