Castillo de Trasmoz
Medieval castle of Trasmoz, at the foot of the Moncayo, with a restored keep and exhibitions on witchcraft, the history of the site and the Ximénez de Urrea family.
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About the museum
Trasmoz Castle, in the upper part of the village at the foot of the Moncayo (Zaragoza), is mentioned in documents from 1185. It was a fief of the Crown of Aragon from the 12th century and passed through the hands of noble families such as the Luna and the Ximénez de Urrea. Around 1530 it was abandoned after a fire damaged the keep. Today the keep has been restored, and work on the rest of the complex is progressing in phases.
Trasmoz is known for its reputation as a village of witches. In 1255 the village was excommunicated following a dispute with the Veruela monastery over the use of firewood from the mountain, and in 1511 the abbot of Veruela formally cursed it.
The former Museo de la Brujería (Witchcraft Museum), which once existed in the village itself, now keeps part of its holdings inside the castle. The visit includes an area on superstitions and local beliefs, with references to witches, potions and witches’ sabbaths; objects found in archaeological excavations in the area; and an exhibition of the belongings of Pedro Manuel Ximénez de Urrea in the keep. On the top floor there is a viewpoint with views of the Moncayo.
Highlights
- Medieval castle documented from 1185, with a restored keep
- Exhibition on witchcraft and popular beliefs in Trasmoz
- Objects from archaeological excavations in the area
- Viewpoint over the Moncayo massif
- A village with a reputation as the only excommunicated and cursed village in Spain
Permanent exhibitions
- Brujería y objetos del castillo – Part of the holdings of the former Museo de la Brujería, with an area on local superstitions and pieces found in excavations in the area.
- Pertenencias de Pedro Manuel Ximénez de Urrea – Exhibition in the keep about the last knight who lived in the castle.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1Children aged 6 to 12 and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €1Ages 6 to 12: €1. From age 12 the general admission applies. |
| Seniors | €1 |
Entry is presented as a symbolic contribution towards the upkeep of the castle.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The castle is at one end of the village, on Calle Corazón de Jesús, at the foot of the Moncayo. Trasmoz is a little over an hour’s drive from Zaragoza.
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- Museum shop
Items exclusive to Trasmoz are sold in the castle.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | It is recommended to book the visit by telephone or to check the village’s social media. |
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