Castles
Stones with legends to tell
It experienced a period of great splendor in the Middle Ages
Castle of Zamora
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
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
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
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