Castle of Ponferrada
castle, chateau
915m
León, Castilla y León

The castle consists of a lar polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 m2) with double and triple battlements, turrets, rooms and a large low courtyard or albacar

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Previous names
Castle of Ponferrada, Castillo de Ponferrada
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Description

The castle consists of a lar polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 m2) with double and triple battlements, turrets, rooms and a large low courtyard or albacar.

It was one of the largest fortress of north-western Spain during the Middle Ages. In 1211 Alfonso IX makes peace with the Knights Templar and donates the village of Ponferrada to them. In 1226 the Knights Templar had already fortified the village.

Generally attributed to the Knight Templar, who stayed in Ponferrada until 1312, the castle is a very complex military structure, built in different over the centuries.

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Useful information

Adulto: 6€

- Niños mayores de 13: 4€

- Niños hasta 13 años GARTUITO

castillodelostemplarios@ponferrada.org

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