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February 4, 2025
Hiking
The name Spaniola (in Roman spagniöl = Spanish) seems to be of more recent origin. The edge is directed towards the mountain to protect against avalanches and rockfalls, but also for strategic reasons. The round-arched high entrance and the toilet extension on the second floor are clearly visible and unique. The tower can be viewed from the outside. The tower was built around 1200, but there are no written documents.
Text / Source: Pontresina Tourism, Via Maistra 133, Pontresina
pontresina.ch/de/guide/unser-pontresina/ausflugsziele-im-ueberblick/kultur-architektur/spaniolaturm
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Snowshoeing
Spaniola Tower
Well-preserved pentagonal residential tower, built around 1210. The name Spaniola (in Romanic Spagniöl = Spanish) seems to be of more recent origin and could go …
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May 27, 2022
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