Coll de ladrones

Fortresses

We can find two ancient military fortresses in Canfranc: the Coll de Ladrones and the Torreta de Fusileros (turret of fusiliers), both of which are from the 19th century and were built by order of king Philip II with the mission of defending the border pass.

Coll de Ladrones, at the entrance to the Canal of Izas, is built on a black rocky outcrop. It is currently a private property and it is in ruins.

Torreta de Fusileros

The Torreta de Fusileros, has been recently restored and it now hosts the permanent Information Centre for the construction of the tunnel of Somport, including a pedagogic display about such an important civil engineering project.

Only guided visits are available at the following schedules:

Monday to Saturday, from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 17.00 to 19.00 h.
Sundays, from 10.00 to 13.00


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