Jaca Citadel & Museum of Military Miniatures
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Ciudadela de Jaca - by Sam on Google
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Description
The Citadel of Jaca was built in the late 16th to early 17th century as part of a wider defensive strategy against France and the French Protestants ('Huguenots') during the wars of religion. Its design follows a five-pointed star plan with moats, drawbridge and bastions. One of the barracks inside houses the Museum of Military Miniatures that features over 35,000 lead figures (1:87 scale) over 23 thematic exhibits, many of which recreate actual historical battles since Ancient Greece up to the 20th century.
Access & Transport
The Citadel and Museum are in the centre of Jaca, 1h drive north of Huesca and 150km north of Zaragoza via the A-23.
Instructions & Recommendations
For 2/1€ more (per pers.) it is possible to attend the 45mins guided visit of the citadel that takes place, presumably in Spanish only, at 11h, 12h30, 16h30, and 18h00
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the city's historical and architectural heritages.
Conclusion
One of the highlights of the area, the citadel is worth exploring and will be best enjoyed by history and military history buffs. The military miniatures museum adds an original, kid-friendly, aspect to the visit.
Key positive
Very well-maintained defensive structure
Centrally located in Jaca
Key negative
None
Suitability
Accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in September 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 45m
Start of Season 1:Jul, 15
MONDAY10:30 - 20:30
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Start of Season 2:Sep, 03
MONDAY10:30 - 13:30
TUESDAY10:30 - 13:30
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THURSDAY10:30 - 13:30
FRIDAY10:30 - 13:30
SATURDAY10:30 - 13:30
SUNDAY10:30 - 13:30
MONDAY16:00 - 19:30
TUESDAY16:00 - 19:30
WEDNESDAY16:00 - 19:30
THURSDAY16:00 - 19:30
FRIDAY16:00 - 19:30
SATURDAY16:00 - 19:30
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