Castle of Xavier
CASTLE IN JAVIER, SPAIN
Castillo de Javier; Castle of Xabier
The Castle of Xavier (; ) is located on a hill in the town of Xavier (Navarre, Spain), 52 km east of Pamplona and 7 km east of Sangüesa. Built in the 10th century, this castle was the birthplace and childhood home of Saint Francis Xavier, son of the Lords of Xavier, hence his surname.