The ancient duke's tower: the end of the world

Walk down the street that leads to the edge of the world, and you'll see it: a 600-year-old fortress of lichen-covered stone, its battlements peering out from the foot of the Picos de Europa. But who owned it, and why did they build it?

Torre del Infantado, as it's known today, was constructed in the 14th century by the la Lama family. However, it passed through many hands over the centuries, including King Enrique II's brother Tello, the Marquis of Santillana, and the Dukes of Osuna. It is one of the few remaining examples of a defensive tower in Cantabria, and today it stands as a museum and exhibition center, tucked away in Potes. Offering a visit to the area's history, it gives a glimpse into the life and work of the monk Beato de Liébana in the 8th century.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

The ancient duke's tower: the end of the world

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