Castle of Valdecorneja
It has a strategic location, overlooking the river and the bridge from the highest vantage point in the valley.Built on an ancient castro (vernacular structure) in the 12th century and rebuilt between the 14th and 15th centuries. I is square in shape and has a total surface of around 1.700 m2, not including certain sections are not preserved today, such as the moat, the pigeon loft, the stables, the iron gate,’
The main gate is topped by a pointed arch with large keystones. On the right stands the tower of homage, square, which leads to the battlements and turrets.
Historical Data
- Construction
- Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
- Predominant styles
- Romanesque
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sundays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Closed: Thursday
- Closed in the afternoon: Wednesday and Sundays
Observations: Telephones: 920 34 01 00 / 920 34 00 13 Ayto. website: http://www.aytobarcodeavila.com/
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Paseo del Castillo, s/n. El Barco de Ávila. NaN. Ávila
Tourist information
Barco de Ávila (El) town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of El Barco de Ávila . Ávila
- Web
- Phones920 340 013
- Fax920 340 701
Barco de Ávila (El) tourism office
Address
- Postal address Plaza de la Constitución, 7. El Barco de Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Web
- Phones
- 920 340 100
- 920 340 013 (Ayuntamiento)
To know moreÁvila tourism office
Address
- Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Phones920 211 387
- Fax920 253 717
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