This
house-tower was the residence of the High Merino of
Asturias de Santillana and, therefore a symbol of royal
power and the prevalence of Santillana as the centre of
the Merindad. This building still keeps the battlements
and defensive merlons as a symbol of a former military
function. |
Location: |
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Ramón
Pelayo square. Santillana del Mar |
Period
of Art: |
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Gothic. |
Date: |
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14th.
century. |
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