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Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

03.05.2019

The Fort or Castle of Bellaguarda: located on the Panissars saddle, a strategic point that separates the comarca Vallespir from the Alt Empordà

The Fort or Castle of Bellaguarda, Bellaguàrdia or Bellesguard (cat. El Fort o Castell de Bellaguarda, Bellaguàrdia, fr. Fort de Bellegarde) is a modern-day military fortress located in the communal district of Pertús, in the Vallespir region (North Catalonia).

It is located on the Panissars saddle, a strategic point that separates the comarca Vallespir from the …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

21.04.2019

The Farners Castle is an 11th century Romanesque building

The Farners Castle (cat. El Castell de Farners) is an 11th century Romanesque building located in the municipality of Santa Coloma de Farners.

It appears documented in 1046 on the oath of fidelity of the viscount Ramon Folc I of Cardona to the count Ramon Berenguer I.

The castle was a fief of the viscounty of Cardona …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

21.04.2019

Rodonyà Castle is a monument protected as a cultural asset of national interest, in the municipality of Rodonyà (Alt Camp)

Rodonyà Castle (El Castell de Rodonyà) is a monument protected as a cultural asset of national interest, in the municipality of Rodonyà (Alt Camp).

The castle is located in the center of the town, near the church. It is a stone building of large proportions and quadrangular floor plan.

Its external structure is still in good condition. …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

12.04.2019

The Pals Castle and its keep tower known as the Torre de les Hores

The Pals castle (cat. El castell de Pals) is a castle dating back to the 10th century in the old town of Pals, in the Baix Empordà. The keep tower of the old castle is known as the Torre de les Hores because of the bell tower built in the 15th century.

The castle is documented in …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

08.04.2019

Lladurs Castle declared a cultural asset of national interest

Lladurs Castle (cat. El Castell de Lladurs) is located on the range Serrat del Castell in the municipality of Lladurs (Solsonès), next to the primitive Church of Sant Martí. It’s at the southeastern tip of the Riard plain, and on the east border of the municipal district of the same name, located on a slope …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

08.04.2019

The Cartellà Castle and Hermitage of Mare de Déu de l’Esperança

The Cartellà Castle (cat. El Castell de Cartellà) is cataloged as a monument of the municipality of Sant Gregori (Gironès), declared a cultural asset of national interest. It was documented in 1238. The castle is located on a triangular platform located at the confluence of the streams of Gàrrep and Pedrola, which create a moat. …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

07.04.2019

Puivert – the Cathar Castle located in the Puivert Commune in the Aude Department

Of all the castle buildings from the first half of the 14th century this castle (fr. Le château de Puivert), of course, is considered to be one of the most well preserved. When you visit the castle there is a feeling that time has stopped. Serenity, harmony, quiet, strength and elegance are the …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

05.04.2019

The Castle Floresta: a Gothic architecture, converted into a residential palace in 1569

The Castle Floresta (cat. El Castell de la Floresta) is a castle in Floresta (Garrigues) declared a cultural asset of national interest.

It is a Gothic castle, converted into a residential palace in 1569. Together with the Espluga Calba Castle, they are the best preserved in Garrigues. Built on limestone rock, the facade is made entirely …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

30.03.2019

The Mur Castle: best preserved example of a Romanesque fortress from the 11th century in Catalonia

The Mur Castle (cat. Castell de Mur) is an important example of civil architecture from the 11th century. Located in the municipality of Castell de Mur, in Pallars Jussà. On its outskirts there was the castel town of Mur, abandoned long time ago, it belonged to the church of Santa Maria de Mur. It was …

Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

29.03.2019

The Castle of Albons declared a cultural asset of national interest

The Castle of Albons (cat. El Castell d’Albons) is a military and civil construction that was the origin of the town of Albons and which is declared a cultural asset of national interest. There remains a remarkable complex, with a part taken advantage of for a mansion, a large portal with a voussoir and only …

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Castles and fortresses of Spain and France with Mathew Kristes

The Fort or Castle of Bellaguarda: located on the Panissars saddle, a strategic point that separates the comarca Vallespir from the Alt Empordà

The Farners Castle is an 11th century Romanesque building

Rodonyà Castle is a monument protected as a cultural asset of national interest, in the municipality of Rodonyà (Alt Camp)

The Pals Castle and its keep tower known as the Torre de les Hores

Lladurs Castle declared a cultural asset of national interest

The Cartellà Castle and Hermitage of Mare de Déu de l’Esperança

Puivert – the Cathar Castle located in the Puivert Commune in the Aude Department

The Castle Floresta: a Gothic architecture, converted into a residential palace in 1569

The Mur Castle: best preserved example of a Romanesque fortress from the 11th century in Catalonia

The Castle of Albons declared a cultural asset of national interest

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