Torreón militar de vigilancia-Villalpando

MaryAlice, on February 26, 2008, said:

For what was this building used? It is so intriguing to me.

jenperrrr :)), on February 26, 2008, said:

Hi,MaryAlice,This is a Guard Tower to keep an eye over the enemy when Spain was invaded by Northern Africans in XII century.Greetings!! jenper

MaryAlice, on February 26, 2008, said:

Wow! Thanks for the information, Jenper. It is just so neat looking. Full of mystery and so aged. I'm very excited to learn of these things. We don't have any buildings this unique around here.

jenperrrr :)), on February 27, 2008, said:

If you like these ancient buildings here you have one:http://www.panoramio.com/photo/7971057 This is a door of a town,the major door,every town was walled and fortified and had several doors which was shutted by night,that times was very dangerous,more oless than now!!Thanks for your visit.jenper

◄Maria H-S►, on December 23, 2008, said:

Oh Well!!! I'd say this was the trend by that era!!!

The one I got there is next to my hometown in Chalkidiki.

◄Maria H-S►, on December 23, 2008, said:

I just checked Jenper the story of the Tower. Is the same with the one in my place. In my hometown we call it Vigla, meaning the place from where they were watching for the pirate ships to prepare i case of attack. Actually this one was built during the 15th century and was there to protect the Mountain Athos Monasteries.

This would also interest you MaryAlice

jenperrrr :)), on December 23, 2008, said:

Hi María, I suppouse that!! :) jenper