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
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From October 26 to March 30:
- From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Always confirm schedules with the tourist office at 980 533694 because they change frequently.)
- Closed: Monday
- From April 1 to June 30:
- From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Closed: Monday
- From July 1 to August 31:
- From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Closed: Monday
- winter (September 1 – October 25):
- From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Closed: Monday
Taxes
FreeObservations: Puentes y festivos consultar con 980 533 694. Los días, 8 de septiembre (Virgen de la Concha), 24, 25, 31 de diciembre,1 y 6 de enero. CERRADO. 20 minutos antes del cierre, ya no dejan pasar. Navidad: 24,25,31 diciembre, 1 y 6 enero cerrado.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Parque del Castillo s/n. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Phones980 531 845
Tourist information
Zamora town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Zamora . Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 548 700
- Fax980 982 041
Zamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Plaza de Arias Gonzalo, 6. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 533 694
- Fax980 533 694
To know moreZamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
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