Castillo De Xavier, Javier

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Rising atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the frontier with Aragon, Castillo De Xavier offers spectacular views of Navarre's famously green hills and forests. The castle dates back to the tenth century, and is well-known among locals as the birthplace of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Navarre. The castle is also home to a large number of 15th- to 20th-century Spanish paintings, as well as a collection of 19th-century Japanese kakemonos collected by the saint during his missions in Japan. Don't miss the 14th century Christ figure in the chapel of the Torre del Santo Cristo which, according to legend, bled when St. Francis Xavier was taking his last breaths in China. If you happen to be visiting in early March, note that the castle is the site of a major pilgrimage around this time in honour of its patron saint. Plan your Castillo De Xavier visit and explore what else you can see and do in Javier using our Javier trip planner.

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By jaimeelsabio

Easy to find. The free parking lot is just off the road, then one walks to the castle. The castle is one of the better restored castles I’ve visited. Not only have the walls been restored, so has the.... more

Easy to find. The free parking lot is just off the road, then one walks to the castle. The castle is one of the better restored castles I’ve visited. Not only have the walls been restored, so has the.... more »
By ronny256

The place looks interesting from outside, but the whole area, castle and other attractions were closed for renovations. A lady told us in poor English that it is going to be closed for 8 years. I...

The place looks interesting from outside, but the whole area, castle and other attractions were closed for renovations. A lady told us in poor English that it is going to be closed for 8 years. I... more »
By LarryA868

They did a very nice job of serving us and the facility is well kept. The castle is very interesting with small windows with information of the life of Xavier .

They did a very nice job of serving us and the facility is well kept. The castle is very interesting with small windows with information of the life of Xavier . more »

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By Nadia Patrukhina

Ticket 3,5€. Many religious pictures , old furniture 🪑 . Near the old church ⛪️. Big parking.

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By Richard Fieldhouse

Interesting castle in beautiful surroundings with a handy hotel at about 150 metres distance for drinks or whatever. We arrived about two minutes before their last admission for the day at 6:30pm (fairly early for Spain?) We received a good welcome despite this. There are quite a few steps for the elderly, but they're all pretty clear to see and the people kept smiling as we made our slow progress through the whole building. There are tableaux of St. Fransico Javier's journeys and times. Best are perhaps the tower and the original chapel.

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By Yvette Bessels

Beautiful castle that grew from a single tower. Not very large. Interesting artworks, including scenes from the dance of death

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By Jude Deluxion

It is a must visit place. If you are a Catholic defiantly you would know St .Francis Xavier. This is the birth place of St. Francis Xavier. The palace where he was born preserved well and there are Jesuits priests to explain the history. There is a museum which explains the life of the Saint and his missions in India.I was lucky to visit this place. You have restaurants front of the castle.

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By Paul Tulip

Absolutely brilliant visitor experience. You are directed around the whole castle ( including the tower) to see the large exhibition of pictures, porcelain etc, etc. Would heartily recommend a visit.

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