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.

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Historical Data

Construction
Castle / Fortress / Watchtower
Predominant styles
Romanesque

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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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    • Postal address Paseo del Castillo, s/n. El Barco de Ávila. NaN. Ávila
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      • Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
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