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.

Image gallery

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 (OPEN THURSDAY, MAY 1)
    • Closed: Monday
  • From July 1 to September 1:
    • 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

Free

Observations: For bank holidays and long weekends, please call 980 533 694. CLOSED: 8 September (Virgen de la Concha), 24, 25, 31 December, 1 and 6 January. 20 minutes before closing time, they do not allow entry. They open on 9 December and close on 10 December. Christmas: 24, 25, 31 December, 1 and 6 January closed.

This portal is not responsible for possible changes in the schedules and rates reflected

Get to know the surroundings

Within a radius of

    Address and map location

    • Postal address Parque del Castillo s/n. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
    • Phones
      980 531 845
    How to arrive
    Around
    Where to sleep
    Where to eat

    Skip map

    It's happening

    Tourist information

    • Zamora town hall

      Address
      To know more

    • Zamora tourism office

      Address
      To know more

    • Zamora tourism office

      Address
      To know more