Tower of Álvar Fáñez

The Tower of Álvar Fáñez (Spanish: Torreón de Álvar Fáñez) is a tower located in Guadalajara, Spain. The medieval structure, formerly part of the city's defences, is named after Álvar Fáñez, "Conqueror of Guadalajara for Christianity".

Tower of Álvar Fáñez
Native name
Spanish: Torreón de Álvar Fáñez
LocationGuadalajara, Spain
Coordinates40.636389°N 3.168806°W / 40.636389; -3.168806
Official name: Torreón de Álvar Fáñez
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1921
Reference no.RI-51-0000193
Location of Tower of Álvar Fáñez in Spain

It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1921.

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