Fortress of Spain

Sant Ferran castle is one of the Spanish fortresses built on the 18th century and currently preserved as a historical value and cultural heritage from the past. Some of the facts that, currently, make it be considered one of the biggest fortresses of the world are the 5 Km with moats, the 3.2 Km of perimeter, the 32.5 hectares occupied by the building or its cisterns with capacity for 9 million liters of water. See pictures and an aerial image of the castle and know the features of all the activities and events it is possible to organize and carry out in the fortress.
   

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.

Sant Ferran castle is one of the Spanish fortresses built on the 18th century and currently preserved as a historical value and cultural heritage from the past. Some of the facts that, currently, make it be considered one of the biggest fortresses of the world are the 5 Km with moats, the 3.2 Km of perimeter, the 32.5 hectares occupied by the building or its cisterns with capacity for 9 million liters of water. See pictures and an aerial image of the castle and know the features of all the activities and events it is possible to organize and carry out in the fortress.
  

Sant Ferran castle, built on 18th century stands out among the castles of Figueres due to its structure, its history and its state of preservation. Some of the facts that, currently, make it be considered one of the biggest fortresses of the world and the most important architectural monument of Ampurdán are the 5 Km with moats, the 3.2 Km of perimeter, the 32.5 hectares occupied by the building or its cisterns with capacity for 9 million liters of water.

Currently cultural, social, sport events and publicity spots and television and movies shootings take place. See Sant Ferran Castle activities and services.

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.