Castle of Cardona, Medieval fortress in Cardona, Spain.
The Castle of Cardona stands at 573 meters elevation, featuring solid stone walls, defensive towers, and a central keep overlooking the Cardener river valley.
Built in 886 by Wilfred the Hairy, this fortress remained operational until 1714 when it became the last stronghold to surrender during the Bourbon siege.
The Castle exhibits a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with the Torre de la Minyona tower measuring 15 meters in height and 10 meters in diameter.
The fortress now functions as a Parador hotel, allowing guests to stay within its medieval walls while enjoying modern accommodations and panoramic views.
The castle served to protect valuable salt mines that have been in continuous operation since Roman times, making it central to the region's economic development.
Location: Cardona
Inception: 880s
Architectural style: Romanesque art, Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 573 m
Address: Casa d'en Biel 08261 08261
GPS coordinates: 41.91448,1.68550
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:15
Cardona salt mountain
1.1 km
Church of Sant Vicenç de Cardona
74 m
Parador de Cardona
18 m
Torre de la Minyona
49 m
Església de Sant Miquel de Cardona
358 m
Pont del Diable
588 m
La Coromina
1 km
Plaça del Mercat
375 m
Torre del Botxí
330 m
La Colònia dels Arquers
1.4 km
Capella de Santa Eulàlia
251 m
Portal de Graells
282 m
Casa Aguilar
284 m
Nucli antic de Cardona
463 m
Monument als defensors del 1714
399 m
Torre de Meer
1.1 km
Nucli antic de la Coromina
848 m
Hospital de Sant Jaume (Cardona)
378 m
Passadís de l'antic Hospital de Cardona
247 m
Escultura eqüestre de Borrell II
352 m
Palau dels Gibert
483 m
Església de Sant Ramon
1 km
Muralla de Cardona
280 m
Pont de Sant Joan
684 m
Baluard de Sant Llorenç
129 m
Pont de la Coromina
605 m
Porxada d'en Soler
225 m
Museu de la Sal de Cardona
227 mReviews
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