Parade Ground

The Parade Ground of Buñol Castle constituted the main military space of the complex and occupied the northern enclosure of the fortress. It had an irregular pentagonal shape, surrounded by rammed-earth and ashlar masonry walls, crowned with battlements and reinforced by several towers, including the North Tower and two lateral towers that protected the main entrance.This space was separated from both the town and the noble precinct by moats crossed by bridges,
and it was accessed through a large fortified gate. Along the top of the walls ran the wall-walks, from which the surrounding area was monitored. Inside, the square was not an empty space: it was bordered by buildings attached to the walls, dedicated to military life, such as stables, kitchens, dormitories, guard rooms and armouries. It is also known that oil mills once existed here, which were destroyed during the Carlist War.The Parade Ground was therefore a place of organisation, logistics and defensive preparation — the true military heart of the castle.Over time, this space was occupied by private houses, losing its original function. However, in recent years the square has been restored as an open space, recovering its historical character. Today, only a few houses remain inhabited, attached to the walls, reminding us how this place has evolved and adapted to the life of the town over the centuries.