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An example of the German Gothic style.
Peñafiel castle is built of Campaspero stone and is an example of the German Gothic style. It is 210 metres long by 33 metres wide.
The castle is located on a hill overlooking the valleys of Duratón and Botijas. Its exterior is uniform in appearance, and it has a single door. The keep has a rectangular floor plan and is over 30 metres high, 14.5 by 20 metres at its base, and is crowned by eight turrets. The tower is flanked by two courtyards. On the interior of the castle there are two floors and a stone vault. It was declared a National Monument in 1917, and is currently home to the Provincial Museum-Foundation of the Wines of Valladolid.
Practical info
Construction: Castle
Origin: 10th century
Artistic period: Gothic
Historic period: 10th century - 15th century
Setting: Convent of San Pablo, Plaza Mayor square and several wineries in the Ribera del Duero designation which are open to visitors.
Location
Calle del Castillo s/n
47300 Peñafiel (Valladolid)
museodelvino@dip-valladolid.es
http://www.provinciadevalladolid.esTel.:+34 983881199
Fax.:+34 983880060
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From Oct 01 to Mar 31
From Tuesday to Sunday
Public holidays
From 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
From Apr 01 to Sep 30
From Tuesday to Sunday
Public holidays
From 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
From 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Closing days: Monday
Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Prices
Museum and castle: €6.60.
Guided tour of the castle: €3.30.
Guided tasting sessions: €9.20.
Museum visit for groups: €5
Admission free for children under 12 years.
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