Impressive Romanesque fortress.
Impressive 11th-century Romanesque fortress. It houses the church of Santa María.
It was built in the late 11th century on the orders of King Sancho Ramírez I of Aragon, on the remains of an old Roman fortress. It is considered to be the most important Romanesque fortress in Spain. It has an irregular floor plan and a double wall with cylindrical towers. The 12th-century Romanesque church of Santa María is on the interior, and has three naves and a barrel vault. It has capitals decorated with Roman iconography. It was first a royal residence, and later an Augustinian monastery. Due to its good state of conservation, the castle has been used as a set in several film productions.
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Timetables
Mar 01 to Jun 15
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Jun 16 to Sep 15
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sep 16 to Oct 31
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Nov 01 to Feb 28
Tuesday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Closing days: Monday
Rates
General: €5,50
Reduced: €5
Children: €4
Disabled persons: Free admission
Services
Audio guides
Café / restaurant
Shop
Guided tours
Visits for families