Palacio Real Testamentario de Isabel la Católica
Remains of the palace in Medina del Campo where Isabel la Católica made her will and died in 1504, now an interpretation centre about the queen.
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About the museum
Only slight traces of the original construction survive from the former Royal Palace of Medina del Campo. Through its rooms passed all the monarchs who reigned in Castile between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is the place where Isabel la Católica dictated her will and her codicil, and where she died on 26 November 1504.
The building now houses the Centro de Interpretación de la Reina Isabel I de Castilla (Interpretation Centre of Queen Isabel I of Castile). The route shows her life and the events that laid the foundations of the modern state, up to the signing of her will. A replica of the will and the codicil is on display, together with an interactive display explaining their contents.
In 2007 an interactive room dedicated to Columbus's third voyage to America was added. Its preparations were partly carried out in this palace together with the Catholic Monarchs. The visit lasts about an hour.
Highlights
- Place where Isabel la Católica made her will and died in 1504
- Replica of the will and codicil with interactive display
- Interactive room on Columbus's third voyage
- Combined ticket with the Castillo de la Mota and the Colegiata de San Antolín
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de Interpretación de la Reina Isabel I de Castilla – Route through the life of Isabel la Católica, with a replica of her will and codicil and an interactive room on Columbus's third voyage.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €2People over 65, people under 26, groups of more than 25 people, unemployed people, large families and members of Amigos del Patrimonio de Castilla y León. |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 2 · Reduced rate of €1.50 for children aged 3 to 18; free admission for children under 3. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a disability of 70% or more. |
| Groups (26+ people) | €2 per personGroups of more than 25 people: advance booking is mandatory. |
| Combined ticket with the guided visit to the Castillo de la Mota | €6.50General rate; special €5.50, reduced €4. |
| Combined ticket “Caminos de una Reina” (Paths of a Queen) | €9.50Also includes the Castillo de la Mota and the Colegiata de San Antolín. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups of more than 25 people must book in advance. Information and bookings: 983 810 063. |
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