Peniscola Castle, Medieval castle in Peniscola, Spain
The fortress rises 64 meters above sea level on a rocky peninsula, featuring carved stone walls and rooms with barrel vaults.
The Knights Templar constructed this fortress in 1294 upon earlier Moorish foundations, completing the structure by 1307.
Antipope Benedict XIII transformed the military structure into a papal residence and library during his stay from 1411 to 1423.
The castle opens its doors to visitors daily, with general admission tickets priced at 5 euros, including access to all main areas.
The castle served as a filming location for the 1961 movie El Cid, leading to additional wall construction during the production.
Location: Peniscola
Inception: 1294
Architectural style: medieval architecture
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 40.35880,0.40793
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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