just 20 km from Bilbao, the capital of the province of Vizcaya, this is a medieval fortress that has witnessed centuries of bloody battles between noble the area, Gamboinos, who were the owners of the castle, and Onacinos.
To reach the castle from Bilbao follow the directions on the highway BI-631 towards Mungia, and once there take the exit Mungia direction and Gatika (BI-634).
follow this road which runs along the river for about 6 km, you will see a sign indicating the entrance to the road that will take you to the parking lot from which to access the castle by crossing a small bridge.
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Surrounding the castle is a forest of oaks and other exotic species such as palms or even a giant sequoia 45 meters that give it a look halfway between the exotic and mysterious.
I can give no real input prices as I was in 2004, but I remember it cost about 5 € to 6 €, depending on whether we get the entry clearance or the tour.
recommend the latter, as the economic difference is not large and will explain the history of the castle, the battle between the nobles who lived and those of rival families ... all audiovisual elements and recreated with actors dressed in period costumes that give life to everyday scenes of life in the castle.
During the visit we can see interior spaces such as the chapel, guard rooms, dungeons ... and we can walk the outer parts of the castle, where we can closely observe the impressive main tower, built on the ruins of the original tower that gave rise to the castle in the eleventh century, when there arose a typical medieval tower on the former home of the Butrón.
was in the fourteenth century when the tower was transformed into a castle-fortress, coinciding with the height of fighting between Gamboinos and Onacinos.
early sixteenth century and when the conflict between the two families are winding down, the castle begins a process of abandonment and decay that reaches the nineteenth century, when it is restored by the Marquis of Cubas, which inspired by the great castles of Bavaria adding battlements and windows largest cause falls into the current appearance.
From the outside areas of the castle can also view the lush forest that surrounds it, including the huge 45-meter sequoia.
Among the stories the guide told us there is one that is present most of the way, and that of a prisoner who is said to listen to her complaints in a well accessed through one of many passages for those who walk.
Some of the interior rooms can be reserved for the celebration of various events such as conferences, meals or even weddings, since they are fully equipped and rehabilitated.
recommend a visit to a castle that has nothing to do with architecture typical of other strengths of the region, and located just 30 minutes from Bilbao.
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