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The Top 20 Castles in León

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in León. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Episcopal Palace of Astorga (Gaudí Palace)

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Gaudí's episcopal palace, in Astorga, is a neo-Gothic style building designed by the modernist architect Antonio Gaudí. Due to its uniqueness, it constitutes one of the most outstanding buildings in …

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Ponferrada Castle

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The castle consists of a large polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 square meters) with double and triple defenses forming barbicans, towers, rooms and a large patio or albacar.

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Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stage of the Camino. In later …

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Templar Castle of Ponferrada

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The Templar castle is located in what was probably originally a Celtic castro, in a position similar to that of others in El Bierzo. Later it is believed that it …

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Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

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In the year 1486 King Don Fernando the Catholic moved to the Castle of Corullón, then the residence of Doña Juana Osorio and Don Luis Pimentel, for the creation of …

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Gaudí Palace

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It is the episcopal palace of Astorga, which was designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. It is inspired by medieval gothic.
Inside is the Museo de los Caminos, dedicated, …

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Statue of the Hooded Penitent, Castle of the Templars

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The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of …

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Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of …

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Alija del Infantado Town Center

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A town in the province of León where the churches of San Verísimo and San Esteban stand out, as well as the Castillo de los Pimentel.
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Castle-Palace of Toral de los Guzmanes

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Toral de los Guzmanes is a small rural town. The most notable monument sits next to the national highway N-630 is the 13th century Castillo - Palacio de Toral de …

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The Top 20 Castles in León

Episcopal Palace of Astorga (Gaudí Palace)

Ponferrada Castle

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

Templar Castle of Ponferrada

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

Gaudí Palace

Statue of the Hooded Penitent, Castle of the Templars

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

Alija del Infantado Town Center

Castle-Palace of Toral de los Guzmanes

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