Torre de Cira
Torre de Cira
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Vilagarcía de Arousa
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Silleda
Cira (Santa Baia)
36587 Silleda Pontevedra
Spain
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Although most of the data about its early days is unclear, everything indicates that the castle was built on a hill by Bernardo Xoán de Deza in the 11th century and was later refurbished by the conde Bermudo Suárez early in the 12th century. To carry out the construction of the building he had to be authorised by Gelmírez himself. Due to unforeseen events, it ended up being donated to doña Urraca, who later sold it to Gelmírez. In the end, it collapsed in 1467 during the Irmandiño revolts after being witness of several confrontations, always with the church of Santiago in the middle
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Figures of protection
Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC)
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Moderate
Description of the environment
Mountainous
Chronology
Data del siglo XII
Responsible body
Concello de Silleda
Property
Private
State of conservation
In need of rehabilitation