The castle of Zamora is a fortification of the town of Zamora.

The origin of the building itself poses the first problem. According to the chronicles, it was ordered to be built by Alfonso II of Asturias, although studies carried out by different historians affirm that it was probably carried out by Fernando I of León. Therefore, the building would date from the middle of the 11th century. In any case, very few remains of this time remain.

It is one of the most important works within the walled enclosure of the city itself, as well as the Castilian and Leonese context in general. It is located on a natural elevation that would give it more defensive power if possible.

Attached to the castle is an area known as "Castle Park", made up of gardens and a viewpoint. These would account for the reforms carried out between the 16th and 18th centuries, so with a simple glance you can see a curious conjugation between architectural proposals separated in time by several centuries.

The city of Zamora was a basic pillar for the Christian kingdoms in the process of reconquest. In fact, the taking of this city from the Arabs is described in their chronicles as a terrible blow. That is why historically it has been important since its construction until later centuries. Under the reign of Felipe V reforms were made to adapt it to new war techniques, such as powerful artillery.