The artillery barrier that surrounds the castle was built in the early 16th century. Its construction may be attributed to the Castilian king Enrique II. There was a previous castle in this strategic post between Portugal and Castile.

Ciudad Rodrigo, like Zamora, had been in favour of king Pedro and after his death asked king Enrique for help. The Portuguese king handed Ciudad Rodrigo to Enrique II, who immediately started to rebuild it. It remains a Parador to this day.

Historical Data

Construction:
Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles:
Gothic

Address

Plaza del Castillo, 1. Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.

Telephone: 923 460 150

Email: ciudadrodrigo@parador.es

More information

Oficina de Turismo of Ciudad Rodrigo

Address:

Plaza Mayor, 27. Municipality of Ciudad Rodrigo. Salamanca.

Teléfono: 923 498 400

Fax: 923 498 401

Email: registro@aytociudadrodrigo.es

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

Address:

C/ Juan Arias, 2 (Palacio de los Águila). Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.

Email: ofiturismo@aytociudadrodrigo.es

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

Tourist Office of Ciudad Rodrigo

Address:

Avda. de Sefarad s/n. Ciudad Rodrigo. 37500 Salamanca.

Telephone: 923 498 400 / 627 453 424

Fax: 923 498 401

Email: ofiturismo@aytociudadrodrigo.es

Website: http://www.turismociudadrodrigo.com

Tourist Office of Salamanca

Address:

P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.

Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342

Fax: 923 263 409

Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com

Website: http://www.salamanca.es

Opening hours

  • Every day: 9:00 – 18:00

Tickets

2 €

Remarks: Admission is free on Mondays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Open only for coffee shop, restaurant and hotel

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