Loarre

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Shortened history of the castle:

Castillo de Loarre is a breathtaking castle. The castle has withstood time on a rocky prominence in the southern foothills of the Pyrénées.

The origins of Loarre can be traced back to ancient Rome, before the birth of Christ. Historians believe Loarre was the site of Calagurris Fibulariensis whose people offered Julius Caesar their aid by sending men to fight in the battle of Lérida in August 49 BC.

By 1016 Loarre is being used as a border fortress by the King of Aragon, Sancho el Mayor III. The oldest remaining part of the castle was built by him between 1015-1023, as a defense against the Muslim power. The castle was used as a royal residence for about 100 years. Loarre’s location gave it a mark of strategic importance, as it was one of several castles in a line of defense that covered the region of Huesca.

From approximately 1062 to 1070, Loarre was under Muslim rule. King Sancho Ramírez retook and expanded the castle in 1070-1071. King Sancho Ramírez continued to use the castle till around 1094, after which Loarre lost its importance as a royal residence, and became a seat for royal governors. In 1906 it had become a national monument.

Opening times and additional information:

Winter (1st of November until 28th of February):
from 11am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 5.30pm

Summer (16th of June until the 15th of September):
from 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm

Mid-seasons from the 1st of March until the 15th of June and from the 16th of September to the 31st of October):
from 10 am to 2pm and from 4 pm to 7pm

Castle closed on December 25 and 1st of January.

Fees:
Adults: 2 Eur (3,50 Eur with guide)
Students/Youngs: 3 Euros (with guide)
Under 12: FREE

Email : loarreturactiv@hotmail.com

Loarre Castle recently was filmed in the motion picture The Kingdom of Heaven.