Javier Castle Museum
Castillo de Javier
31411 Javier

The Castle, which dates back to the 10^th century, underwent major architectural restoration in the 1950’s and later became a museum in 1986. In addition to the interest it holds as a defence bastion and residence of various influential Navarre families (the Aznárez, the Artieda and the Jaso-Azpilicueta since the 16^th century), the castle also conserves numerous works of art and historical documents. The works include a collection of Spanish paintings from the 15^th to 20^th century (Murillo, Coello, Carreño, Maella, B.Bécquer, Lucas, R. Madrazo and Salaverria) and a 19^th century collection of Japanese Kakemonos or wall hangings, with scenes of the life of St Francisco Javier. Also worthy of mention is the 16^th century polychrome painted alabaster altarpiece depicting the Adoration of the Magi; the 18^th century Flemish encaustic (wax) painting representing the agony of St Francisco Javier and the 14^th century carving of the Miraculous Christ surrounded by mural paintings representing the strange case of the Dance of Death.

Opening times: Open daily from 9 to 12.45 and from 16.00 to 18.45 (18.00 in winter) except on 1^st January and 24^th ,25^th and 31^st December.

Phone: 948 88 40 24