Opened its doors in august 2009 with a completely revamped and a dramatic upgrading of both the strength and defensive structures as the surrounding gardens. Diamond shape is formed by a series of concentric structures, pit-pull, liza, body residential courtyard. It highlighted the main tower, the highest, a fortress of strength. During recovery phases have been found five towers.

This XI century fortress, was ordered to be built by Fernando I, it was never a palatial castle but a fortress in which to protect and protect the city.

Zamora Castle experienced a period of great splendor in the Middle Ages, undergoing a major transformation in the eighteenth century to become an artillery fort and adapt well to new methods attack and defense of cities, the artillery.

Historical Data

Construction:
Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles:
Romanesque

Address

Parque del Castillo s/n. Zamora. 49001 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 531 845

More information

Tourist Office of Zamora

Address:

Plaza Arias Gonzalo, 6. Zamora. 49001 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 533 694

Fax: 980 533 694

Email: oficinaturismo@zamora.es

Website: https://turismo-zamora.com/

Tourist Office Regional of Zamora

Address:

Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. 49012 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 531 845

Email: oficinadeturismodezamora@jcyl.es

Website: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com

Opening hours

  • From October, 24 to March, 31:
    • Tuesday to sunday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 16.00 – 18.30
    • Closed: monday
  • From April, 1 to June, 30:
    • Tuesday to sunday: 10:30 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
    • Closed: monday
  • From July, 1 to September, 30:
    • Tuesday to sunday: 10:30 – 14:00 and 18:00 – 21:00
    • Closed: monday
  • Winter October, 1 – October, 23):
    • Tuesday to sunday: 10:30 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
    • Closed: monday

Tickets

Free

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