Castillo de Ponferrada

< Section > < h3 > About PonFerrada Castle < / h3 > < p > Spectacular medieval fortress built by the Tempurary monks at the Bierzo. < / p > < / Section > < Section > < h3 > What to See < / h3 > < p > Castle of the PonFerrada Tempurates: History, Legend and What To See The castle of PonFerrada - popular as the castle of the Templares - is one of the most important, extensive and best preserved medieval fortresses of Spain. Located in the heart of the region of the Bierzo, we have to conduct its more than 8000 square metres of walls, rounds of almena and towers and have a fascinating direct journey to the age of the crusades and the medieval knights. The fort of the Order of the Temple on the Way of Santiago Declared National Monument, the castle became iconic in the twelfth century, as the kings of Lion gave up his old place to the Order of Temple. The Template Knights fortified the enclosure to protect pilgrims passing through the French Way of Santiago. Today, his visit to this temperary fortress allows us to explore: The Old Palace and the Temple Libri Exhibition: A unique collection of manuscripts, facsimile and interminable medieval. The Patio de Armas and the Towers: defensive enclosures with privileged panoramic views of the Sil River and the town. The Walls and Almenas: Carefully restored to offer an immersive tour of military architecture from the 12th to XV centuries. What to see about the castle of PonFerrada and the province of León If you are planning your journey and wish to complete your course through the Bierzo and the Maragateria, you cannot miss these necessary destinations very close to the fortress: Peñalba de Santiago: A town with traditional black architecture hidden in the Silencio Valley, famous for its mozArabic jewel from the 10th century Natural Park of the Médines: Spectacular cultural landscape and old open sky Roman gold mine, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Castrillo de los Duvazares: A charming maragata villa with paved streets and an obligatory stop to taste the traditional seawater. Astorga: A monumental town where the Via de la Plata and the Camino de Santiago converge, famous for its Roman and medieval legacy. Gaudí Palace: One of the few works by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí outside of Catalonia, this Neogothic episcopal palace is an indispensable monument of Astorga. < / p > < / Section >