The castle consists of a lar polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 m2) with double and triple battlements, turrets, rooms and a large low courtyard or albacar.

It was one of the largest fortress of north-western Spain during the Middle Ages. In 1211 Alfonso IX makes peace with the Knights Templar and donates the village of Ponferrada to them. In 1226 the Knights Templar had already fortified the village.

Generally attributed to the Knight Templar, who stayed in Ponferrada until 1312, the castle is a very complex military structure, built in different over the centuries.

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Historical Data

Construction
Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles
Gothic

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From November 1 to February 29:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday
  • From March 1 to March 31:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday
  • From April 1 to September 30:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Closed: Monday
  • From October 1 to October 31:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Sundays

Taxes

  • General 6 €
  • Reduced 4 €

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Avda. del Castillo s/n. Ponferrada. NaN. León
    • Phones
      • 987 402 244
      • 669 462 629
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    Tourist information

    • Ponferrada town hall

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    • Ponferrada tourism office

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    • León tourism office

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