Muralla de Sos del Rey Católico

Muralla de Sos del Rey Católico is the city wall encircling the town of Sos del Rey Católico and accessible through seven gates at different points. The wall connects two fortifications within its perimeter: the Peña Felizana castle to the north and Sada Palace to the south.

The fortification was built in the 12th and 13th centuries to protect the border settlement between the kingdoms of Navarre and Aragon. These walls marked an important boundary between two powerful medieval territories in the region.

The Portal de la Reina gate shows carved marks from the Independence War period on its stones. The defensive features like battlements and arrow slits tell visitors about the military past of this entrance.

The walls are visible among residential buildings, with a well-preserved section near the Parador hotel in the northern area. The best way to explore the structure is a walk around the old town center, where different sections come into view.

The structure incorporates two separate fortifications into its system: one sits on the elevated Peña Felizana in the north, the other stands in the southern part of town. This dual defense arrangement shows how the settlement protected itself from attacks coming from different directions.

Location: Sos del Rey Católico

Part of: Sos del Rey Católico

GPS coordinates: 42.49722,-1.21556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11