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Royal Palace of Olite
Plaza de Carlos III el Noble
31390 Olite
The Royal Palace of Olite, the
residence of the kings of Navarre until the union with Castile in
1512, is one of the most interesting Gothic civil complexes in
Europe. Built on the remains of the former roman “praesidium” of
Oligitum, the palace underwent various alterations between the
12th – 14th centuries, however it was Charles III, the Noble,
who made the most important modifications from the beginning of
the 15th century onwards, thereby attracting numerous Spanish and
European masters to his court. The construction work adapted well
to the already existing fortifications to give a graceful and
elegant profile. The cultural itinerary can be completed by a
visit to the original Old Palace (now a Tourist Parador), to the
Gothic Church of St María and the Romanesque Church of St Pedro,
boasting cloisters and a slender Gothic tower topped with a
steeple that rivals those of the Royal Palace itself.
Opening
times: From October to March: 10 to 14 h and 16 to 18 h. From
April to September: 10 to 14 h and 16 to 19h. Easter and long
weekends: 10 to 19 h
July
and August: 10 to 14h and 16 to 20h. Open all year except 25th
December, 1st & 6th January, and the afternoons of 24th and
31st December.
Phone: 948 74 00 35 |
