Castle of Villafranca del Bierzo

The castle features a square layout with four circular towers at the corners, three wooden floors, and a central courtyard within its stone walls.

King Ferdinand the Catholic commissioned this residence in 1486 for the Marquesado, and Don Pedro de Toledo completed the construction with his wife María Osorio.

The marriage of Doña Leonor, daughter of Don Pedro de Toledo, to Don Cosme de Medici in this castle strengthened Spanish-Italian Renaissance connections.

Located at Plaza de Prim 12, the castle requires prior permission from its current residents, the Condes de Peña Ramiro family, for interior visits.

The estate includes Viñedos Castillo de Villafranca del Bierzo, producing wine since 1800 through integrated production methods and careful vineyard management.

Location: Villafranca del Bierzo

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of León

GPS coordinates: 42.60406,-6.81003

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:06