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Besora Castle
Town: Barcelona Address: Santa Maria de Besora

The Besora Castle is situated in the small Catalan municipality of Santa Maria de Besora with a population of only 150 people, in the mountains to the west of Barcelona. Although today the site is practicaly in ruins, it has known much better times when it was a Medieval fortress of strategic importance. The origins of this monument reach back to the end of the 10th Century when it was the centre of expansion of the Santa Maria de Besora territories. There used to be a Medieval chapel inside the fortress until it was blown-up by the realistic troops in the first Carlist war in 1838.

Castell Cartoixa de Vallparadis

Castell Cartoixa de Vallparadis, by Jordi Chueca

Castell Cartoixa de Vallparadis
Town: Barcelona Address: Carrer de Salmeron 17 Phone: +34 93 785 71 44

Castell Cartoixa de Vallparadis is situated in the town of Terrassa in the autonomous community of Barcelona. The origins of the structure date back to the early 12th Century. For a short period between 1344 and 1413 it was a Carthusian monastery. Today the well-preserved monument houses the Municipal Museum of Terrassa. The castle, lying amidst a beautiful park, is accessible to the public every day (except Mondays) and the entrance is free. Guided tours are organised for groups by appointment.

Castell de Castellet

Castell de Castellet, by Carolina Balmes

Castell de Castellet
Town: Barcelona Address: Placa del Castell e-mail: info@fundacioabertis.org

Castell de Castellet ranks among the most important tourist attractions in the vicinity of Barcelona with more than 20,000 visitors per year. The Medieval fortress is situated in the tiny, yet charming municipality of Castellet y la Gornal south of the million city. The first information about the Castellet Castle dates back to 977 when it was mentioned in a written document for the first time. During the 10th and 11th Centuries the castle was a part of the strong row of fortifications in the area that marked the frontier between modern-day Catalonia and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula that was controlled by the Moors. They played an important role in the prevention of Muslim invasion in the north. The major significance of Castell de Castellet persisted until the 16th Century, in spite of the rapid changes of its owners. Then it was abandoned and gradually went to ruin. In the late 1920s, the site underwent some partial restoration works in order to be declared a monument of

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Castell de Gallifa
Town: Barcelona Address: Gallifa Phone: +34 93 744 20 16

Castell de Gallifa lies in the tiny municipality of the same name in the province of Barcelona. The village of the same name has no more than 200 inhabitants and the castle is the only place of interest for tourists. The proximity to the large city of Barcelona contributes to the appeal of the Medieval fortification. It is open for tourists non-stop and guided tours are offered by appointment.

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Castell de Gelida
Town: Barcelona Address: Gelida Phone: +34 93 779 01 46 e-mail: ci@castellgelida.org

Castell de Gelida, a ruin-like fortification with more than 1,000 years of history, is located picturesquely above the small township of the same name in the province of Barcelona. The first written reports concerning the castle date back to the year 945 when it was part of the massive fortifications in the area of Penedes. Later, in the 12th Century, the settlement of Gelida was formed. During the late Middle Ages, Castell de Gelida was residence of Berenguer Bertran and Pere IV until it was almost demolished during the 18th Century. Today, archaeology and history buffs are the main visitors. Guided tours are available by appointment.

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Castell de la Pobla de Claramunt
Town: Barcelona Address: La Pobla de Claramunt Phone: +34 93 808 60 75 e-mail: claramunt@diba.es	Price: 0 - 3 EUR

The castle is the main architectural, historical and tourist attraction of La Pobla de Claramunt, a small municipality with a population of around 2,000 people in the province of Barcelona. It rises majestically on a hilltop 150 metres above the town. The Medieval construction, whose origins date back to the early Middle Ages, encompasses an area of 5,404 square metres. Since the 10th Century the fortress has been one of the major checkpoints on the road to Barcelona. Today, the relatively well preserved castle attracts more than 6,000 visitors annually.

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Castell de Montesquiu
Town: Barcelona Address: Montesquiu Phone: +34 93 852 92 34 e-mail: montesquiu@lavola.com

Castell de Montesquiu started its centuries-long history as a small simple watchtower above the Ter River, which is said to have been built by Guifre el Pilos in the 9th Century. Over the next two hundred years or so the humble construction served as a guardhouse, which can nowadays be easily seen from the contemporary structure of the castle. In the 14th Century the castle was used as a residence by the local nobleman Arnau Guillem de Besora instead of the less comfortable Besora Castle that lies nearby. In the 17th Century, the construction acquired its current appearance after a great expansion, carried out by the Descatlar family. They built the chapel of Santa Barbara, the fountain and formed the garden around the castle. Today, Castell de Montesquiu, together with the adjoining park, is owned by the Regional Government of Barcelona, and since 1986 it has the status of a regional park. Some measures for restoration and preservation of the area have been unde

Castell de Montjuic

Castell de Montjuic, by Amy Henschen

Castell de Montjuic
Town: Barcelona Address: Caretera de Montjuic 66 Phone: +34 93 329 86 13

Castell de Montjuic or Montjuic Castle, dominates over the beautiful city of Barcelona, situated right on top of the hill of Montjuic at an impressive height offering breathtaking views over the whole city area and the sea. The castle has a long history that stretches back to the middle of the 17th Century. Its construction was finished in 1640 and for more than two centuries it was used for the repression of anarchists and other people that didn't obey the royal authority. In 1751, the fortress, which also served as watchtower, acquired its present appearance after a refurbishment by the recognised engineer, Juan Manuel Cermeno. Under Franco's regime Castell de Montjuic was turned into a political prison for his enemies. Today the castle hosts the only statue of General Franco in Barcelona. Another attraction for visitors is the military museum on the premises of the fortress. From a historical and architectural point of view, the bastions San Carlos and Santa Am

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