Palacio Real de Olite

Palace of the Kings of Navarre at Olite

The Palacio Real de Olite, a residence of the Navarrese monarchs until the union with Castile (1512), is one of the most interesting Gothic structures in Europe. It is located on remains of the old Roman "praesidium" of Oligitum.

In the 13th-15th centuries it underwent various transformations, but its greatest period was under King Carlos II el Noble in the early 15th century. He attracted several Spanish and European master craftsmen, so the construction has a light feel to it through its different construction phases, which blend in with the existing fortifications. The cultural itinerary can be completed with a visit to the original Ancient Palace (now a Parador de Turismo), the Gothic church of Santa María and the Romanesque church of San Pedro, with a cloister and a slender Gothic tower ending in a spire that rivals the other towers of the Royal Castle-Palace.

Address: Plaza de Carlos III el Noble, 31390 Olite
Owner: Government of Navarre
Content: Gothic palace belonging to the ancient Crown of Navarre. Includes the permanent exhibition titled "Olite, throne of a Kingdom"
Opening hours: October-March: 1000-1400 and 1600-1800. April-September: 1000-1400 and 1600-1900. Easter: 1000-1900. July and August: 1000-1400 and 1600-2000. Open all year round except 25 December, 1 and 6 January, and afternoons from 24-31 December.
Entrance fees: individual adults: 2.80 euros; children and over-65s: 1.90 euros; groups of more than 20 people: adults 2.20 euros, over 65s and children: 1.60 euros

Tel. and Fax:948 740 035/ 948 172 562
E-mailpalaciodeolite@iberfree.com

Government of Navarre