The
Sant Ferran castle Consortium was born as a result of the Governing Partnership Agreement, signed on November 6th, 2003 between the Ministry of Defense, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia and Figueres City Hall to put cultural value to Saint Ferdinand
castle in Figueres; to do so, the Ministry of Defense yields to the Consortium the use of the lands and facilities of the Castle during a term of fifty years.
Today, thanks to this new boost, the fortress has recovered its historical value and has become a pole of cultural and
tourism attraction both nationally and internationally. See all the
information regarding the Consortium and the
fortress itself.
Sant Ferran Castle in
Spain is being restored, revitalized and preserved as a historical and cultural center.
Today, the public can visit it and several cultural, social and sport activities take place within its many facilities. Events, fairs, seminars, conventions, weddings or business meetings are carried out within a unique frame that combines history, mystic and the monumental splendor of the castle. Know the
schedule of the activities that can be carried out in
Sant Ferran castle.
If you want to
visit Sant Ferran castle, you just have to get in touch with us and we will offer you the kind of visit you need. Also, we will inform you about all the types of activities, events,
parties and services
Sant Ferran castle offers. Here you can learn about the
History of this 18th century fortress and its current situation, and access the
Aerial View of the entire Castle.
It is possible to navigate along its monumental cisterns, visit the stables, go across the impressive moats by ATV or go down to the quiet countermines, all which 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.
Sant Ferran Castle has several buildings, powder magazine, stables, arms square, moats, church and a former prison. More than 18,000 m2 of floor areas and more than 140,000 m2 of outdoor spaces to host cultural acts, celebrations, shows, sport events, photograph sessions and filming. If you want to know
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Sant Ferran castle, a monumental jewel from the 18th century.
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.
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.