Castle of Charles V
Guide
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FreeSightAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A massive fortress with angled bastions, now used for exhibitions and a museum of papier-mâché.
A brief history
Emperor Charles V had it rebuilt in the 1530s around an older Norman tower, against Ottoman attacks.
Tips
- Best time
- Hot afternoon
- Cost
- Usually free courtyard (check)
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- East of the centre: Charles V's castle and the public gardens.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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