Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna) is a castle in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain, and a filming location for El Cid (1961) and Game of Thrones (2016). Built in 1294-1307, it was designed by Knights Templar (builders).
Location: Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain
Verified facts
- Located in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10793, SRC-10794, SRC-13568 - Appeared in El Cid (movie, 1961)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10793, SRC-10794, SRC-11031, SRC-11137, SRC-13302 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2016)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-10794, SRC-10795, SRC-11138, SRC-13303, SRC-14082, SRC-14342 - Built 1294–1307
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10793, SRC-16496, SRC-17245 - Designed by Knights Templar (builders)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10793, SRC-16496, SRC-17245
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10793 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peniscola (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10794 — https://spainscreentourism.com/en/peniscola-and-el-cid-a-great-story-of-screen-tourism/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10795 — https://www.servigroup.com/en/blog/peniscola-as-the-scene-of-shooting-in-game-of-thrones/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11031 — El Cid (film) — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11137 — EmanuelLevy.com – El Cid (1961): Anthony Mann Historical Epic (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11138 — idealista — Game of Thrones filming locations in Spain (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13302 — The Olive Press (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13303 — Atlas of Wonders (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13568 — spain.info (Turespaña, official Spanish tourism portal) — Peníscola Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14082 — Forbes — Escape Valencia For A Weekend Trip To This 'Game of Thrones' Location (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14342 — Contiki — Game of Thrones filming locations in Spain (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16496 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_Palacio_de_Pe%C3%B1%C3%ADscola (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17245 — https://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/en/castello-castellon/peniscola-peniscola/monuments/castillo-de- (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was El Cid filmed?
Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna), in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, is a real-world filming location used for El Cid. This property has also appeared on screen in Game of Thrones.
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna), in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones. This property has also appeared on screen in El Cid.
Who designed Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna)?
Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna) was designed by Knights Templar (builders).
Where is Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna) located?
Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna) is located in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community.