Belmonte Castle entrance ticket with audio tour
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Experience the grandeur of Belmonte Castle with an immersive audio tour. As you cross the drawbridge, traverse the battlefield and parade ground, and explore the water well, you'll gain access to all visitable areas within the castle.Begin your journey at the walled enclosure and parade ground, accessed via the field gate. From here, continue through the battleground to reach the pentagonal parade ground. Marvel at the neo-Gothic restoration of two pavilions and a water well. Visit the reception hall where a large-screen introduction film provides insight into the castle's history and its most notable inhabitants. Continue your exploration through the armoury, home to 15th-century armour replicas, and delve into the dungeons below ground.Discover the medieval palace and former residence of Empress Eugenia de Montijo. Admire the Ambassador Hall's Mudejar fabric, explore the latrine, and take in views from the balcony overlooking the parade ground. The exquisite Gothic Mudejar coffered ceilings and medieval bestiary are truly remarkable sights to behold.Finally, ascend to the ramparts amidst battlements and savour panoramic views from any of the six accessible towers. Enhance your experience by downloading the complimentary audio-guide to your mobile phone, offering further insights into Belmonte Castle's history.
Highlights
- The tour introduces you to the grandeur of Belmonte Castle through an immersive audio guide
- You'll traverse the battlefield, parade ground, and explore the water well within the castle
- A visit to the reception hall offers insight into the castle's history and its notable inhabitants
- There will be a chance to admire the Ambassador Hall's Mudejar fabric and the Gothic Mudejar coffered ceilings
- This is your opportunity to savour panoramic views from any of the six accessible towers
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish
What's included
- Entrance ticket
- Downloadable APP
Not included
- Tour guide
Operated by
Spain Heritage Tours, S.L.
Important information
Know in advance:
* *Temporary update (valid until further notice): Only the ground floor and the first floor are accessible*
* *Temporary update (valid until further notice): The lift is out of service. The local operator is working to fix it as soon as possible*
* Please check the updated opening times on the official website before your visit
* Children (age 0-4) can enter for free
* Recommended minimum time for a visit: 1 hour - 1.5 hours. A quick visit is possible in 45 minutes
* Your visit includes a 12-minute audiovisual projection and a free audio-guide (download to your mobile phone), available in four languages: Spanish, English, French and Italian
* In order to use the free audio-guide, you'll need to download the APP 'Castillos y Palacios de España' from Spain Heritage Network and select the audio-guide for Belmonte Castle
Remember to bring:
* Your mobile phone for the audio-guide