Its origins as Castle were linked to the construction of the walls, although diminished in the XIX century. It still today retains some square and round towers and part of the perimeter. The primitive castle had rectangular floor with towers at the corners and the references to it are dated at the end of the XIII century.

Camera Obscura

Inaugurated on January 6, 2011, the Camera Obscura is an optical instrument that moves the images in real time from outside to a space totally devoid of light inside. In its center stands a surface on which the images are projected. At the top of the tower it is installed a device made of a biconvex lens of high magnification with possibility of being rotated manually from inside 360 degrees horizontally. The beams that form the external image are captured by the lens and projected inside. Visitors, in total darkness around the inner surface of projection, in this case convex and circular to eliminate visual impairment caused by the lens, can walk through Bejar and its surroundings by the hand of the person responsible, knowing the ins and outs of the places captured by the lens. It is a walk through Bejar without leaving the tower.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Civil engineering
Construction
Palace
Predominant styles
Renaissance
Historical Period
Early modern period

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From October 30 to December 31:
    • From Friday to Sunday: Guided tours: 10:35, 11:15, 11:55, 12:35, 1:15 and 1:45 p.m.
    • Closed: From Monday to Thursday

Taxes

  • General 1.5 €
  • Reduced 1 €

Observations: The visitable part is the right tower, where the Camera Obscura is located // Minimum of 4 people per pass, with a duration of 15 - 20 minutes // Guided tours will only be carried out for pre-arranged groups, with prior visit by reservation at camaraoscura@aytobejar.com

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Get to know the surroundings

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Plaza Mayor de Maldonado, s/n. Béjar. NaN. Salamanca
    • Phones
      923 403 005
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    Tourist information

    • Béjar tourism office

      Address
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    • Salamanca tourism office

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    • Béjar town hall

      Address
      • Postal address Plaza Mayor, 7. municipality of Béjar . Salamanca
      • Web
        www.aytobejar.com
      • Phones
        923 400 115
      • Fax
        923 410 868
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