Villafranca del Bierzo Castle History
The Villafranca del Bierzo Castle was built in 1515 over the remains of a previous fortification. Its first owner was Don Pedro Alvarez de Toledo (second marques of Villafranca) and since 1850 by Don Joaquin Caro y Alvarez.
More of a fortified palace than a castle, it was ransacked in 1809 by the English and in 1815 and 1819 by the French during the Independence War.
The Castle Today
Today the Villafranca del Bierzo Castle is owned by the Marques of Villafranca. It is also known as Castillo-Palacio de los Marqueses.
Access to the exterior castle is possible, but to visit the interior one needs to get permission from the owners.
Villafranca del Bierzo Castle Location
Address: Castillo-Palacio de los Marqueses, Plaza de Prim, 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain. Get help with directions: