Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Santoña, Spain

The Chiloeches Palace or former Military Hospital is located in the city of Santoña, in Cantabria (Spain). It was built by Antonio Ortiz de Santelices, Marquis of Chiloeches in the early years of the eighteenth century. His son Ramón Ortiz Otáñez, lieutenant general of the Royal Navy, was born in this palace. The building had various uses over time; In the mid-nineteenth century it was the headquarters of the Military Hospital until the Spanish Civil War when it was converted into a prison. In 1972 it was declared an asset of cultural interest. It is now privately owned and in a dilapidated state.

Wikipedia: Palacio de Chiloeches (Santoña) (ES)

The church of Santa María del Puerto, located in the town of Santoña, is a Romanesque-style temple from the first half of the thirteenth century. It was declared a National Monument on June 3, 1931.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de Santa María de Puerto (ES)

Admiral-General Luis Carrero Blanco was a Spanish Navy officer and politician. A long-time confidant and right-hand man of dictator Francisco Franco, Carrero served as Spain's Premier. Upon graduating from the naval academy Carrero Blanco participated in the Rif War, and later the Spanish Civil War, in which he supported the Rebel faction. He became one of the most prominent figures in the Francoist dictatorship's power structure and held throughout his career a number of high-ranking offices such as those of Undersecretary of the Presidency from 1941 to 1967 and Franco's deputy from 1967 to 1973. He also was the main drafter behind the 1947 Law of Succession to the Headship of the State. Franco handpicked him as his successor in the role of head of government, with Carrero thereby taking office in June 1973.

Wikipedia: Luis Carrero Blanco (EN)

The geographical location of the city of Santoña (Spain) with its Monte Buciero was considered privileged since ancient times as a strategic position to prevent access to the bay. However, since the sixteenth century there was already awareness of how poorly protected the square was despite its incomparable location. The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries passed and Santoña and the entire bay were still in the same situation of lack of military protection, because although there was a proposal on several occasions to carry out fortification works, they were never carried out, to the great concern of the civilian population who saw the ease with which their city was invaded and razed again and again by the French Navy.

Wikipedia: Fuerte de San Martín (ES)

The geographical location of the city of Santoña (Spain) with its Monte Buciero was considered privileged since ancient times as a strategic position to prevent access to the bay. However, since the sixteenth century there was already awareness of how poorly protected the square was despite its incomparable location. The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries passed and Santoña and the entire bay were still in the same situation of lack of military protection, because although there was a proposal on several occasions to carry out fortification works, they were never carried out, to the great concern of the civilian population who saw the ease with which their city was invaded and razed again and again by the French Navy.

Wikipedia: Fuertes de Santoña (ES)

Fort of San Carlos, Fortress of San Carlos, or Castle of San Carlos may refer to:

Wikipedia: Fuerte de San Carlos (ES)