Royal Palace of Olite, Gothic castle in Olite, Spain
The Royal Palace of Olite rises with fortified walls, multiple towers, and extensive courtyards spanning across a rectangular layout in northern Spain.
Construction of the palace began in 1201 and underwent significant expansion during the reign of Charles III, serving as the seat of Navarrese kings until 1512.
The palace complex incorporates the Gothic church of Santa María la Real, featuring decorated pointed archivolts and a Renaissance reredos by Pedro de Aponte.
Visitors can access guided tours through medieval chambers, galleries, and towers, with the Old Palace section now operating as a government-run hotel.
The palace maintained a zoological garden in the 15th century that contained exotic animals including lions and giraffes, demonstrating the wealth of Navarrese royalty.
Location: Olite/Erriberri
Inception: 13 century
Founders: Charles III of Navarre
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://olite.es/turismo/palacio-de-olite
GPS coordinates: 42.48173,-1.64956
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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