Ciutadella de Roses

The Ciutadella de Roses extends across 139,000 square meters, incorporating large defensive bastions and fortified walls along the Mediterranean coastline.

The site evolved from a Greek colony in the 4th century BC to a Roman settlement, later transformed into a military fortress by Charles V in 1543.

The archaeological remains within the citadel reveal multiple civilizations, from Greek and Roman settlements to a Romanesque monastery and medieval fortifications.

The Museu de la Ciutadella, located inside the fortification complex, opens daily and provides guided tours through centuries of Mediterranean history.

The fortress contains archaeological evidence of coin minting from the ancient Greek period, featuring inscriptions of ΡΟΔΗΤΩΝ with Arethusa and rose designs.

Location: Roses

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Address: Avinguda Rhode

GPS coordinates: 42.26694,3.17000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 21:26