Marcilla Castle, Marcilla, Spain

The Castillo Palacio de Marcilla is a Gothic-style castle built in the 15th century by Mosén Pierres de Peralta. At first it had a defensive character but when the Marquisate of Falces was instituted it became the residential palace of the Marquises. The gateway to the castle, which houses the drawbridge under which the moat runs, is next to what is considered to be the Homage Tower, one of the four towers that make up the corners of the castle. Inside the fortress there was a large parade ground around which the rooms and rooms were distributed. The palace chapel preserves its 16th century paintings.

Acquired by the Government of Navarra in 1976 and thoroughly restored in the 2008-2012 period, it currently houses the town hall and other municipal bodies.

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Susana Mend (6 months ago)
They have done a magnificent renovation although almost nothing remains of the previous one, the chapel is wonderful. The guide explained the history of the castle and the beginnings of the town to us, very well. He encouraged us to do the dramatized visits to the castle.

Marcos y Delia (11 months ago)
Very well restored building, located in the middle of the town, it serves as a town hall and some other events. We were lucky enough to visit it on a Saturday when a zarzuela was being held, with a magnificent view of the local music band and the couple of singers.

Raquel Tapia El Hamdany (2 years ago)
Spectacular castle with moat included!! All around there are bars with good terraces and the promenade has trees that give a lot of atmosphere to the castle square and the moat with grass. We have been to the horse fair and it has been spectacular, it is really worth going, we recommend the visit ☺️ They also have many stalls with a variety of foods and other goods or crafts.

Marisa Ramos (3 years ago)
Un bonito pueblo con un castillo muy bien cuidado y que merece la pena visitar

Miguel Angel Rentero (3 years ago)
Fuimos a una boda civil, el sitio muy bonito y la concejal que les casó muy maja.

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