Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco

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Torrejón de Velasco Castle, also called Puñonrostro Castle, is located in the Spanish municipality of the same name, in the southern part of the Community of Madrid.

It was privately owned until 2002 and in that year it became the property of the City Council. Given its delicate state of conservation at that time, it was included in the Red List of endangered heritage, which the association Hispania Nostra began to draw up in 2006.

With funds from the Community of Madrid, firstly consolidation work was carried out on the keep and in February 2012 other processes of recovery and restoration of the fortress are underway. On the occasion of the rehabilitation of the castle, in collaboration with GREFA, has been used to design small hollows for birds such as kestrels, endangered, can nest within its walls.

Coordinates: 40°11'16"N, 3°46'48"W

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Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of San Andrés Apóstol, Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Moraleja de Enmedio, Centro Comercial El Ferial.

3.1 miW
Church
Church of San Andrés Apóstol
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5.3 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Valdemoro
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6.6 miNW
Area
Moraleja de Enmedio, Fuenlabrada
170 min walk • Moraleja de Enmedio is a municipality of the Community of Madrid, Spain.
3.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Centro Comercial El Ferial
100 min walk • El Ferial is a shopping center located in the Madrid town of Parla, in Spain, opened in 1995.
3.7 miE
Prehistoric site
Cerro de los Batallones
94 min walk • Cerro de los Batallones is a hill at Torrejón de Velasco, Madrid, Spain where a number of fossil sites from the Upper Miocene have been found. Nine sites have been discovered with predominately vertebrate fossils, invertebrates and plants being less represented. The first deposits were discovered accidentally in July 1991.
5.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Torreón de Pinto, Pinto
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5.9 miNE
40°14'32"N • 3°41'38"W
Teatro Municipal Francisco Rabal, Pinto
150 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
5.3 miNW
Town
Humanes de Madrid
136 min walk • One of the town's most notable landmarks is the Church of San Andrés, a stunning example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 15th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate stone carvings and beautiful stained glass windows, and learn about its...
4.2 miNW
Locality
Griñón
109 min walk • One of the main attractions in Griñón is the Church of San Miguel, a beautiful example of Spanish Baroque architecture. The church dates back to the 16th century and is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.