Sant Ferran castle is a real architectural jewel of the 18th century that is in perfectly interpretable conditions. Today, it is possible to visit the moats, the countermines, its majestic stables or to submerge into what is called the water cathedral, the huge cisterns of the arms square.
Sant Ferran castle is the place chosen by individuals, organizations, companies and movies and television producers to organize cultural, social and sport events and to make television and movies shootings, etc. See the inside of Sant Ferran Castle.
Sant Ferran castle is the place chosen by individuals, organizations, companies and movies and television producers to organize cultural, social and sport events and to make television and movies shootings, etc. See the inside of Sant Ferran Castle.
Defense fortifications
The French troops’ frequent incursions during the late 17th century and the early 18th century revealed the need of having, in the this border territory, defense fortifications devoted to avoid the continuous invasions from the neighboring country.
In 1751, during Ferdinand VI reign in Spain, it was decided to build up Sant Ferdinand “Real Plaza de Guerra” in the Figueres surroundings. The building of the fortress was started in 1753 and the construction works continued until the first years of 19th century. At the time it was considered as a model of its kind, since it stood out due to the great layout and the magnificence of the completion. Learn about the services this monument offers.
Navigating along its monumental cisterns, visiting the stables, going across the impressive moats by ATV or going down to the quiet countermines will allow the visitor to recapture a time and past situations within their original context.
In 1751, during Ferdinand VI reign in Spain, it was decided to build up Sant Ferdinand “Real Plaza de Guerra” in the Figueres surroundings. The building of the fortress was started in 1753 and the construction works continued until the first years of 19th century. At the time it was considered as a model of its kind, since it stood out due to the great layout and the magnificence of the completion. Learn about the services this monument offers.
Navigating along its monumental cisterns, visiting the stables, going across the impressive moats by ATV or going down to the quiet countermines will allow the visitor to recapture a time and past situations within their original context.
Castle in Catalonia
Sant Ferran Castle is one of the most important fortresses in Catalonia because of its majestic size, its history and because its structure is in original conditions in order to carry out different kinds of activities.
The building of the fortress was started in 1753 and the construction works continued until the first years of 19th century. At the time it was considered as a model of its kind, since it stood out due to the great layout and the magnificence of the completion.
Today, all the splendor of the castle can be appreciated and many different cultural, social, sport and commercial activities can take place in the different spaces Saint Ferdinand Castle offers. Learn about the history of the Castle and be a part of our activities and events.
The building of the fortress was started in 1753 and the construction works continued until the first years of 19th century. At the time it was considered as a model of its kind, since it stood out due to the great layout and the magnificence of the completion.
Today, all the splendor of the castle can be appreciated and many different cultural, social, sport and commercial activities can take place in the different spaces Saint Ferdinand Castle offers. Learn about the history of the Castle and be a part of our activities and events.
Fortress modern time
There aren’t many fortresses built in precedent centuries that can be interpreted as Sant Ferran Castle. The Sant Ferran Castle Consortium, integrated by the Ministry of Defense, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia and Figueres City Hall, is in charge of the revitalization, preservation and maintenance of the fortress. Today, Sant Ferran Castle, built on the 18th century, is one of the historical jewels of the modern age that can be visited.
Navigating along its monumental cisterns, visiting the stables, going across the impressive moats by ATV or going down to the quiet countermines will allow the visitor to recapture a time and past situations within their original context. Learn about the services and activities that Sant Ferran Castle has to offer.
Navigating along its monumental cisterns, visiting the stables, going across the impressive moats by ATV or going down to the quiet countermines will allow the visitor to recapture a time and past situations within their original context. Learn about the services and activities that Sant Ferran Castle has to offer.
Cinematographic places
Sant Ferran Castle is one of those cinematographic places par excellence. Chosen by companies and producers all over the world to film for television and cinema.
The magnificent context, the facilities, the infrastructure and the right logistics make it possible to do cinema productions in an authentic 18th century fortress prepared to home the visitors and with multiples indoor and outdoor spaces (moats, stable, church, prison) to shoot historical scenes, to prepare settings, etc. Learn more about the activities and events that can be carried out in Sant Ferran Castle.
The magnificent context, the facilities, the infrastructure and the right logistics make it possible to do cinema productions in an authentic 18th century fortress prepared to home the visitors and with multiples indoor and outdoor spaces (moats, stable, church, prison) to shoot historical scenes, to prepare settings, etc. Learn more about the activities and events that can be carried out in Sant Ferran Castle.
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CASTILLO DE SAN FERNANDO | 17600 Figueres | (Girona) | T. +34 972 51 45 85 F. +34 972 51 45 86| consorcio@castillosanfernando.org |