Castillo de Argueso
Castillo de Argueso
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THE CASTLE OF ARGÜESO: The Castle of Argüeso was built during the 13th, 14th and 15th century, on a 9th century hermitage. It belonged to Mendoza´s family, one of de most important families of the midle age in Spain. They were called "Marquis of Argüeso" by The Catholic King and Queen in 1475. Nowadays, the castle is owned by the municipality, and it´s opened everydays as a Cultural Center. Important: it is remarkable the rehabilitatio work that has been done, because all the wood (oak tree) were handmade by local handicraftmen: the Sobaler´s Family.
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Carlos B
Sanxenxo, Spain400 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
It's worth visiting. There they did an exquisite job of restoring the wood, by local cabinetmakers.
Well preserved both inside and outside. Good visit price, which you can take up to an hour to see and listen to the start talk.
Well preserved both inside and outside. Good visit price, which you can take up to an hour to see and listen to the start talk.
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Written November 3, 2024
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pelagrillas
Burgos, Spain1,700 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The truth is that the best visit is its exterior, since inside, it hardly has anything to do with it. Large and empty rooms, in addition to renovated, has no appeal, if not for climbing to the roof and seeing the valley from its battlements. On the outside it is quite well preserved, and the environment is privileged, but honestly, there are castles with much more lustre and spectacularity, such as the area of Sanabria for example, which I also have the opinion in this same profile.
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Written November 28, 2024
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dave s
Bude, UK719 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Definitely worth a detour ..... as long as it's not too far !! Plenty of photo opportunities both within the castle and of the surrounding countryside. Heavily renovated but kids will love it. Staff exceptionally friendly - you get a brief description (the girl relished the opportunity to practice her English) and are then free to wander around. Not one for the castle purists, I guess, but I enjoyed it. As usual in this part of Spain very little, if any, information or literature in English.
Written June 15, 2015
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Willem A
Mungia, Spain52 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a very small castle. It was built as a defense tower and over time grew to be a little castle with two towers. The explanation was very interesting and the visit worth wile.
Written December 8, 2019
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HermannBilbao
Bilbao, Spain107 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We spent some nights at the nearby cosy hotel "casa de los brujas" and were recommended to visit this castle. It was a very nice experiance, a perfect mix of museum and refurbished castle. Highly recommended to visit if you strawl around in this region.
Written November 5, 2016
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Emilyjcr
Santander, Spain159 contributions
May 2015
Here you can find very typical food of the region, good quality and generous dishes. Pricewise, I can say it is average.
Written April 2, 2016
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Jaime S
98 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Our visit to Argüeso Castle was a fascinating experience that took us straight back to the past, where history and legend intertwine in every corner of the place. As we walk along its imposing walls and admire its medieval architecture, we are engulfed by the stories of knights, battles and secrets that have been engraved on its stones. The wall, with its solemn bearing, offered breathtaking views of the green landscapes of Cantabria, while each tower whispered tales of old.
The theatricalized visit was, without a doubt, the day’s golden pin. The actors, with their impressive performance, managed to bring us to life the legends that still resonate in the castle, immersing us in an atmosphere charged with emotion and suspense. It was like witnessing history come alive before our eyes, a visual and emotional experience that we will not easily forget.
The Castle of Argüeso, with its undeniable beauty and the magic of its stories, allowed us to live a unique adventure, where the past and the present met to offer an unforgettable spectacle. Without a doubt, a place that turns history into a beauty come true.
The theatricalized visit was, without a doubt, the day’s golden pin. The actors, with their impressive performance, managed to bring us to life the legends that still resonate in the castle, immersing us in an atmosphere charged with emotion and suspense. It was like witnessing history come alive before our eyes, a visual and emotional experience that we will not easily forget.
The Castle of Argüeso, with its undeniable beauty and the magic of its stories, allowed us to live a unique adventure, where the past and the present met to offer an unforgettable spectacle. Without a doubt, a place that turns history into a beauty come true.
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Written March 6, 2025
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ELENA D
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Oct 2024 • Family
Fantastic place to visit, both children and adults. A great time. That the small city council is committed to culture and keeping this open is a plus.
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Written October 12, 2024
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karmen s
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain57 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Too bad for visitors. The castle is quite normal. The girl who works there is quite unkind and zero empathy. It seems that if you go with children you are not well received. I didn't like it at all.
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Written August 31, 2024
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Silvia G
11 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Castle in excellent condition thanks to a very studied renovation.
It is one of Top-rated conditioned inside I have ever seen.
It is one of Top-rated conditioned inside I have ever seen.
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Written August 8, 2024
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