Castle of Peñíscola (Castellón)

Panoramic view of the rock where is located  the castle and the old town

The castle also called Castle-Palace of Papa Luna, is located in the highest part of the rock that dominates the town of Peñíscola, formerly within its walls. The Knights Templar were who built this romanesque work on the remains of a former arab fortress between 1294 and 1307. Its plant is roughly square with five towers, which are characteristic of this castle, the use of terraces as defensive elements. 

North-west view of the castle

Main facade on the south side

Mullioned window on the south tower

Entrance door in the main facade

Access to the stables in the entrance hallway

Access stairs to the parade ground

Parade ground

Building that housed the former kitchens and baths

Machicolation overlooking the parade ground inside

Access stairs to the terrace on the north side

Detail of door with half pointed arch

Access to the upper crenellated terrace

Access door to the Lounge of the Conclave on the parade ground

Lounge of the Conclave

North view of the parade ground

Gateway to the chapel

Chapel which was formerly dedicated to the Virgen María and of the Reyes Magos

West view of the parade ground

Gateway to the Salón del Comendador

Salón del Comendador

Access stairs to the papal offices

Benedict XIII (Papa Luna) Papal Palace

Recreation of the office of Papa Luna

Library of Papa Luna

Papal dependencies window

Access to the outside from the parade ground

Guardhouse of defense of the entrance to the castle

Canvas of the south-west wall

West tower

Canvas of the north-west wall

North view of the Castle from the Park of Artillery

North tower

North-east tower

Canvas of the south-east wall

South tower

Gateway de Sant Pere (Saint Peter) or Papa Luna

Small fort of the Bonete

Access to the small fort

Guardhouse on the terrace of the small fort

Magatzem (Powder magazine)

Bastions of San Fernando and Santiago of the north-west wall of the outside enclosure

Vaults of the Calvary battery

Eastern canvas of the east wall or Oblivion battery

Gate Fosc (Dark Gate) or Philip II

Corps of garde

Guardhouses of the east wall

Shield and guardhouse of Philip II

Inside the door of Santa Maria

Vaults of the battery of Santa Maria