Parade Ground

The Parade Ground constituted the main military space of the complex and occupied the northern enclosure of the fortress.It had an irregular pentagonal shape, surrounded by walls crowned with battlements and reinforced by several towers, including the North Tower and two lateral towers that protected the main entrance.It was separated from the town and the residential area by two moats, crossed by bridges, and accessed through a large fortified gate. Inside, the square was not an empty space: it was surrounded 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 wall