The castle has a barrier with wide towers and vaulted shooting chambers and a unique parade ground. It has a regular square floor plan and in the center is a large homage tower, popularly called a 'macho', with several floors and a cantilevered bridge. It was built in the last quarter of the s. XV as a castle-palace by the fourth Count of Benavente, Don Rodrigo Alonso Pimentel, a member of the powerful Castilian nobility and owner of numerous castles.

Inside is the Center of the Fortifications, where the visitor learns in an entertaining way the history of the castle and therefore of the town, as well as the rest of the fortresses of the province. In the northern part of the walled enclosure, is the Casa del Gobernador: museum of the tourist resources of the population and the territory.

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Historical Data

Construction
Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles
Romanesque

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • Summer (July 4 – September 5):
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • From September 6 to September 10:
    • Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays
  • From September 11 to July 3:
    • Every day: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Taxes

  • General 3 €
  • Reduced 2 €

Observations: General Joint Ticket: Castle + Museum of Giants + Mycological School: 3 EUR /// Reduced Joint Ticket: Groups of 25 people, retirees, large families with a card, children from 6 to 12 years old, disabled people, Friends of Heritage Card: 2 EUR. Free: Residents of Puebla, children under 6 years old. During the Christmas period, the Castle and the Tourist Office will extend special additional hours on national holidays. For long weekends and holidays, please consult: Tel: 980 62 07 34. E-mail: ofturismo@pueblasanabria.com

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    • Postal address Muralla del Mariquillo, s/n. Puebla de Sanabria. NaN. Zamora
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      980 620 734
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