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Ponferrada Castle Guided Tour

Ponferrada Castle is one of the notable Templar fortresses in the province of León. Join our guided tour to explore the castle's interior and learn about its history. Ponferrada Castle Guided Tour.

  • 2 hours
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  • Open on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Ponferrada Castle is one of the notable Templar fortresses in the province of León. Join our guided tour to explore the castle's interior and learn about its history.

Ponferrada Castle Guided Tour

We will meet at the entrance ramps to the Templar Castle of Ponferrada, next to the Church of San Andrés, at the scheduled time.

The tour will cover the castle's history, focusing on its important owners, including the knights of the Order of the Knights Templar. We will discuss the origins of this religious and military organization and its connections to the El Bierzo area.

During the visit, we will ascend to the top of the defensive towers for views of Ponferrada and the surrounding mountains. After enjoying the scenery, we will explore other sections of the castle, appreciating its vastness.

The guided tour of Ponferrada Castle will last one and a half hours, concluding at the base of Moclín Tower. After this, you may continue exploring the parts of the fortress that interest you at your leisure.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Entry to the Templar Castle of Ponferrada

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Calle Gil y Carrasco, 25, 24401 Ponferrada (León), Spain

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