Castle of Peñíscola (Castillo de Papa Luna) is a heritage property in Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain seen on screen in El Cid (1961), Game of Thrones (2016).
Location: Peñíscola, Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain
Verified facts
- Appeared in El Cid (movie, 1961)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10793, SRC-10794, SRC-11031, SRC-11137, SRC-13302
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-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-13302 — The Olive Press (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
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.
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.