The building is made of masonry, it has a square ground plan with turrets in the angles and is surrounded by a moat. An important coat of arms (that of the Guzmanes) stands above one of the access gates.

It was built in the 14th century by Juan Ramírez de Guzmán, the mayor of León. The first documents mentioning the castle date from 1393 and the coats of arms standing above the gate were sculpted by Pedro Núñez de Guzmán and his wife Elvira de Bazán. Now, the castle houses the Museo del Botijo (Drinking Jug museum).

Historical Data

Architecture:
Civil engineering
Construction:
Palace
Historical Period:
Middle Ages, Early modern period

Address

Pza. Sol Grande, s/n. Toral de los Guzmanes. 24237 León.

Telephone: 987 760 147 / 987 760 003

More information

Ayuntamiento of Toral de los Guzmanes

Address:

Municipality of Toral de los Guzmanes. León.

Teléfono: 987 760 003

Email: info@aytotoraldelosguzmanes.es

Página Web: http://www.aytotoraldelosguzmanes.es

Oficina de Turismo Regional of León

Address:

Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.

Teléfono: 987 237 082

Fax: 987 273 391

Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es

Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com

Opening hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: book visit in advance

Tickets

Free

This website shall not be responsible for the accuracy of this data