Castles
Stones with legends to tell
Castle of Pedraza
Poligonal ground plan, double enclosure, with cues and square turrets, plus an artificial moat excavated in the rock. The castle uses part of the wall and preserves the remains of one front, with Romanesque elements.
The tower that serves as the tower of homage uses a different bonding that the rest of the castle. It used to be owned by the Herrera and the Velasco (Dukes of Frías) families. The sons of the king of France, Francisco I, were kept hostage in this castle.
Historical Data
- Construction:
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque
Address
Pedraza. 40172 Segovia.
Telephone: 921 509 825 / 643 936 221 / 616 244 426
More information
Tourist Office of Pedraza
C/ Real, 3. Pedraza. 40172 Segovia.
Telephone: 921 508 666
Email: turismo@pedraza.es
Website: http://pedraza.info
Tourist Office Provincial of Segovia
Calle San Francisco, 32. Segovia. Segovia.
Telephone: 921 462 906
Email: info@segoviaturismo.es
Website: http://www.segoviaturismo.es
Opening hours
- Summer June, 21 – September, 30):
- Wednesday to sunday: 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
- Closed: monday and tuesday
- Winter October, 1 – June, 20):
- Wednesday to sunday: 11.00 – 14.00 and 16.00 – 19.00
- Closed: monday and tuesday
- From April, 23 to April, 23:
- Tuesday: 11.00 – 14.00 and 16.00 – 19.00
Tickets
- General: 8 €
- Reduced: 4 €
Remarks: Groups: Booking in advance.
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