Exploring the Knights Templar Castle in Ponferrada, Spain | CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Blog #12
Coming out of the Mountains as they approach Galicia from Castile y Leon, Pilgrims on the Camino Frances enter a Town Called Ponferrada or Iron Bridge.
There is an old Fortress which sits upon a hill, built and maintained by the Order of the Knights Templar for Hundreds of years. This is a tour of that castle. Enjoy.
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Templarios en España, Enclaves de la Orden / Knights Templar in Spain [IGEO.TV]
Descubre como se expandieron los caballeros templarios dentro de Europa y, dentro de esta, España, visitando las Iglesias y Castillos que esconden los secretos de la Orden a lo largo del país.
En España los territorios con más influencia fueron Aragón y Castilla León. Otros territorios influyentes fueron Galicia, Castilla la Mancha, Murcia y Cataluña.
Algunos ejemplos podemos encontrarlos en Cambre, en A Coruña, donde está la Iglesia de Santa María de Cambre, en Ponferrada, León, donde tenemos el Castillo de los Templarios, Segovia, con la Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, Toledo con el Castillo de San Servando o Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia, con el Castillo y Santuario de la Santísima y Vera Cruz.
Discover how the Knights Templar expanded in Europe and Spain, visiting Churches and Castles that hide the Order´s secrets along the country.
In Spain the most influential areas were Aragon and Castilla Leon. Other territories were influential Galicia, Castilla la Mancha, Murcia and Catalonia.
Some examples can be found in Cambre, in A Coruña, where the Church of Santa María de Cambre in Ponferrada, León, where we have the Templar Castle, Segovia, with the Church of Vera Cruz, Toledo and the Castle of San Servando and Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia, with the Castle and Sanctuary of the Blessed and Vera Cruz.
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Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Ponferrada is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. Ponferrada lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. Ponferrada is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela.
Ponferrada lies in the Way of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every year many pilgrims pass through the city in their way to Santiago de Compostela. Las Médulas, ancient Roman gold mines also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, are only a few kilometres away from the city.
Ponferrada is also noted for its Castillo de los Templarios, a Templar castle which covers approximately 16,000 square meters. In 1178, Ferdinand II of León donated the city to the Templar order for protecting the pilgrims on the Way of St. James who passed through El Bierzo in their road to Santiago de Compostela.
The castle hosted the Knights Templar's Grand Master of Castille. However, the Templars were only able to enjoy the use of their fortress for about twenty years before the order was disbanded and its properties confiscated in 1311. Several noble houses fought over the assets until Alfonso XI allotted them to the Count of Lemos in 1340. Finally the Catholic Monarchs incorporated Ponferrada and its castle into the Crown in 1486. As with many other historical sites in Europe, many of the blocks that at one point formed the walls of the castle were removed and used in local construction projects. Extensive restoration works are ongoing. The Basilica de la Encina is a church built in the Renaissance style in 1573. Its baroque tower dates from 1614.
The El Bierzo Museum (Museo de El Bierzo) offers a tour of the history of the region and hosts several important archeological pieces, while the Museum of Radio ( Museo de la Radio) offers an interesting tour of the history of the radio in Spain. The National Energy Museum ( Museo Nacional de la Energía) is currently under construction, sponsored by the Energy City Foundation ( Fundación Ciudad de la Energía). It will include the restored building and equipment of Compostilla I, Spain's first coal-fueled power plant opened in 1949 in Ponferrada. The church of Santiago de Peñalba , the Hermitage of Santo Tomás de las Ollas (10th century) and the Romanesque Church of Santa María de Vizbayo are also nearby.
Ponferrada and its surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor activities. There are many easily accessible hiking and cycling routes nearby, both on and off-road, including the 330 kilometer long La Mirada Circular which circles the whole El Bierzo valley. El Morredero peak (2135 m), 20 km from Ponferrada in the Aquilianos mountains, hosts a small ski resort.
Ponferrada is easily accessible by highway (Autovía A-6) and intercity public transportation is readily available, as several daily ALSA bus services and RENFE passenger trains link the city with major population centers in Spain and the rest of Europe. León Airport is the closest, while airports in Santiago, A Coruña, Asturias, Valladolid and Madrid Barajas provide alternative options for national and international air travel.
( Ponferrada - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ponferrada . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ponferrada - Spain
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Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Ponferrada is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. Ponferrada lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. Ponferrada is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela.
Ponferrada lies in the Way of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every year many pilgrims pass through the city in their way to Santiago de Compostela. Las Médulas, ancient Roman gold mines also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, are only a few kilometres away from the city.
Ponferrada is also noted for its Castillo de los Templarios, a Templar castle which covers approximately 16,000 square meters. In 1178, Ferdinand II of León donated the city to the Templar order for protecting the pilgrims on the Way of St. James who passed through El Bierzo in their road to Santiago de Compostela.
The castle hosted the Knights Templar's Grand Master of Castille. However, the Templars were only able to enjoy the use of their fortress for about twenty years before the order was disbanded and its properties confiscated in 1311. Several noble houses fought over the assets until Alfonso XI allotted them to the Count of Lemos in 1340. Finally the Catholic Monarchs incorporated Ponferrada and its castle into the Crown in 1486. As with many other historical sites in Europe, many of the blocks that at one point formed the walls of the castle were removed and used in local construction projects. Extensive restoration works are ongoing. The Basilica de la Encina is a church built in the Renaissance style in 1573. Its baroque tower dates from 1614.
The El Bierzo Museum (Museo de El Bierzo) offers a tour of the history of the region and hosts several important archeological pieces, while the Museum of Radio ( Museo de la Radio) offers an interesting tour of the history of the radio in Spain. The National Energy Museum ( Museo Nacional de la Energía) is currently under construction, sponsored by the Energy City Foundation ( Fundación Ciudad de la Energía). It will include the restored building and equipment of Compostilla I, Spain's first coal-fueled power plant opened in 1949 in Ponferrada. The church of Santiago de Peñalba , the Hermitage of Santo Tomás de las Ollas (10th century) and the Romanesque Church of Santa María de Vizbayo are also nearby.
Ponferrada and its surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor activities. There are many easily accessible hiking and cycling routes nearby, both on and off-road, including the 330 kilometer long La Mirada Circular which circles the whole El Bierzo valley. El Morredero peak (2135 m), 20 km from Ponferrada in the Aquilianos mountains, hosts a small ski resort.
Ponferrada is easily accessible by highway (Autovía A-6) and intercity public transportation is readily available, as several daily ALSA bus services and RENFE passenger trains link the city with major population centers in Spain and the rest of Europe. León Airport is the closest, while airports in Santiago, A Coruña, Asturias, Valladolid and Madrid Barajas provide alternative options for national and international air travel.
( Ponferrada - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ponferrada . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ponferrada - Spain
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Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Ponferrada is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. Ponferrada lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. Ponferrada is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela.
Ponferrada lies in the Way of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every year many pilgrims pass through the city in their way to Santiago de Compostela. Las Médulas, ancient Roman gold mines also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, are only a few kilometres away from the city.
Ponferrada is also noted for its Castillo de los Templarios, a Templar castle which covers approximately 16,000 square meters. In 1178, Ferdinand II of León donated the city to the Templar order for protecting the pilgrims on the Way of St. James who passed through El Bierzo in their road to Santiago de Compostela.
The castle hosted the Knights Templar's Grand Master of Castille. However, the Templars were only able to enjoy the use of their fortress for about twenty years before the order was disbanded and its properties confiscated in 1311. Several noble houses fought over the assets until Alfonso XI allotted them to the Count of Lemos in 1340. Finally the Catholic Monarchs incorporated Ponferrada and its castle into the Crown in 1486. As with many other historical sites in Europe, many of the blocks that at one point formed the walls of the castle were removed and used in local construction projects. Extensive restoration works are ongoing. The Basilica de la Encina is a church built in the Renaissance style in 1573. Its baroque tower dates from 1614.
The El Bierzo Museum (Museo de El Bierzo) offers a tour of the history of the region and hosts several important archeological pieces, while the Museum of Radio ( Museo de la Radio) offers an interesting tour of the history of the radio in Spain. The National Energy Museum ( Museo Nacional de la Energía) is currently under construction, sponsored by the Energy City Foundation ( Fundación Ciudad de la Energía). It will include the restored building and equipment of Compostilla I, Spain's first coal-fueled power plant opened in 1949 in Ponferrada. The church of Santiago de Peñalba , the Hermitage of Santo Tomás de las Ollas (10th century) and the Romanesque Church of Santa María de Vizbayo are also nearby.
Ponferrada and its surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor activities. There are many easily accessible hiking and cycling routes nearby, both on and off-road, including the 330 kilometer long La Mirada Circular which circles the whole El Bierzo valley. El Morredero peak (2135 m), 20 km from Ponferrada in the Aquilianos mountains, hosts a small ski resort.
Ponferrada is easily accessible by highway (Autovía A-6) and intercity public transportation is readily available, as several daily ALSA bus services and RENFE passenger trains link the city with major population centers in Spain and the rest of Europe. León Airport is the closest, while airports in Santiago, A Coruña, Asturias, Valladolid and Madrid Barajas provide alternative options for national and international air travel.
( Ponferrada - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ponferrada . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ponferrada - Spain
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Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Places to see in ( Ponferrada - Spain )
Ponferrada is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. Ponferrada lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. Ponferrada is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela.
Ponferrada lies in the Way of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every year many pilgrims pass through the city in their way to Santiago de Compostela. Las Médulas, ancient Roman gold mines also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, are only a few kilometres away from the city.
Ponferrada is also noted for its Castillo de los Templarios, a Templar castle which covers approximately 16,000 square meters. In 1178, Ferdinand II of León donated the city to the Templar order for protecting the pilgrims on the Way of St. James who passed through El Bierzo in their road to Santiago de Compostela.
The castle hosted the Knights Templar's Grand Master of Castille. However, the Templars were only able to enjoy the use of their fortress for about twenty years before the order was disbanded and its properties confiscated in 1311. Several noble houses fought over the assets until Alfonso XI allotted them to the Count of Lemos in 1340. Finally the Catholic Monarchs incorporated Ponferrada and its castle into the Crown in 1486. As with many other historical sites in Europe, many of the blocks that at one point formed the walls of the castle were removed and used in local construction projects. Extensive restoration works are ongoing. The Basilica de la Encina is a church built in the Renaissance style in 1573. Its baroque tower dates from 1614.
The El Bierzo Museum (Museo de El Bierzo) offers a tour of the history of the region and hosts several important archeological pieces, while the Museum of Radio ( Museo de la Radio) offers an interesting tour of the history of the radio in Spain. The National Energy Museum ( Museo Nacional de la Energía) is currently under construction, sponsored by the Energy City Foundation ( Fundación Ciudad de la Energía). It will include the restored building and equipment of Compostilla I, Spain's first coal-fueled power plant opened in 1949 in Ponferrada. The church of Santiago de Peñalba , the Hermitage of Santo Tomás de las Ollas (10th century) and the Romanesque Church of Santa María de Vizbayo are also nearby.
Ponferrada and its surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor activities. There are many easily accessible hiking and cycling routes nearby, both on and off-road, including the 330 kilometer long La Mirada Circular which circles the whole El Bierzo valley. El Morredero peak (2135 m), 20 km from Ponferrada in the Aquilianos mountains, hosts a small ski resort.
Ponferrada is easily accessible by highway (Autovía A-6) and intercity public transportation is readily available, as several daily ALSA bus services and RENFE passenger trains link the city with major population centers in Spain and the rest of Europe. León Airport is the closest, while airports in Santiago, A Coruña, Asturias, Valladolid and Madrid Barajas provide alternative options for national and international air travel.
( Ponferrada - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ponferrada . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ponferrada - Spain
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Chap9 Days32to35 Ponferrada to Condesa on the Camino de Santiago
This is the ninth in a series of 12 episodes featuring when I walked the Camino Frances in Spain during Sep to Oct of 2015. This episode covers the walk from Villafranca to the castle of Ponferrada.
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) San Nicolas de Portomarin
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) San Nicolas de Portomarin
The Church of San Xoán of Portomarín is a temple-fortress of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, in the Galician town of Portomarín, Spain. It is an unusual Late Romanesque temple as it is designed to be both a church and a castle and so has architectural characteristics of both buildings.
As a church San Nicolas de Portomarin has one barrel vaulted nave, a semicircular apse and all the typical decorations of Romanesque churches; these include a carved portal with archivolts, rose windows and carved capitals. As a castle its perimeter is surrounded by merlons, it has four defense towers (one at each corner) while behind it lies an adarve, a defensive street.
The north west tower currently has a stork´s nest with two young (2011). The church was relocated to its current position from the valley in the 1960s when the river was flooded to form a reservoir.
San Nicolas de Portomarin is situated on the principal route of the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela, where other Templar and Knight Hospitaller churches and castles were constructed as a result of the effort of the Hospital Orders to protect the way to the tomb of Santiago; others include the churches of Torres del Río, Eunate and the Castle of Ponferrada.
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Day 19 Sunrise Like No Other On Camino Frances, The Way Of Saint James
Wednesday, September 7, 2016.Today, Camino Frances leads us from Bercianos to Mansilla, total of 27 kilometers. We delight in a spectacular sunrise, like none other, almost like Jesus Christ rising from the tomb. Then the sun turns into circle of light that does not hurt our eyes, looks like a Host. We treasure the experience.
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Medieval Castle of Castro Marim. Algarve, Portugal
Slideshow with captures taken in the Castle of Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal. (Date: May, 2015; Coordinates: 37.218632, -7.442217).
Images in the gallery:
The Castle of Castro Marim (1230 A.C.) is a medieval castle on a hilltop overlooking the civil parish of Castro Marim, in the municipality of the same name, in the Portuguese Algarve. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista, and adapted during the Restoration War to defend the frontier.
The castle is located in an unique landscape due to the proximity of salt and mouth of the Guadiana River. Within the castle fortification are two epigraphic inscriptions: one, the first to record a settlement established by a Portuguese monarch, while the second carving identifies the alterations occurring under the reign of King Denis.
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Camino de Santiago - The Way Film - Part 35
Mark arrives at the Knights Templar's Castle in Ponferrada. Mark was fascinated with the mysticism of this ancient order, but has found walking the way has taught him a spiritual belief does not require membership to some exclusive order.
The entire 75 minute film is available at
Exploring Castles in Spain
Did some Site seeing of old castles in Spain. The first is an old Knights of the templar castle / outpost. the second is in Guarda Portugal and the last on is Castillo de Ruesta just out side Jaca Spain. The last on i did a drone fly over. Enjoy
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Top rated documented journey showing El Camino De Santiago-Frances.
In this video I was so lucky to get into the Knights of the Templar Castle build in the 1100's. right when they opened and explored it without anyone else there! I had an hour and 15 minutes to myself before throngs of people arrived. What an amaaaazing castle and oh! the history is so rich and golden.
My feet and body felt a bit beat up from the jagged rocky hike down into Molinaseca, but I'm moving forward and counting my blessings.
Thanks for the love, Alaskan Pilgrim - Jeanee