Castillet in Perpignan (France). Watercolor drawing by Joan Mañé

Castillet. Drawing by Joan Mañé

The Castillet (or Castellet) is an ancient fortification and city gate located in Perpignan (Occitanie, France). Today, this monument, a strong symbol of the city, has become the Catalan Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.

The Castillet was made of three parts: the big Castillet, the small Castillet (former city gate), and a polygonal bastion. The bastion was destroyed in the early 20th century, but the big and small Castillet were saved from demolition.

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