Loarre Castle, Medieval fortress in Loarre, Spain
The stone walls and cylindrical towers of Loarre Castle rise on a rocky hill, creating an imposing defensive structure against the Aragonese landscape.
King Sancho III of Navarra initiated the construction of Loarre Castle in 1020 as a frontier fortress during the Christian reconquest of Muslim territories.
The Church of San Pedro within the castle displays intricate Romanesque capitals and a decorated dome that represent medieval religious artistry.
Visitors can explore the castle complex, including the royal residence, chapel, and military structures, every day between 10:00 and 19:00.
The castle contains a secret escape tunnel connected to its main tower, demonstrating advanced medieval military engineering and strategic planning.
Location: Loarre
Inception: 1020
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: Castillo de Loarre, 22809 Loarre, Huesca, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +34974342161
Website: https://castillo-loarre.es
GPS coordinates: 42.32556,-0.61194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
Aragon stretches across three provinces in northeastern Spain, preserving more than two thousand years of history through its monasteries, castles and medieval villages. The region displays Moorish towers in Teruel, Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees and Gothic bridges along ancient trade routes. Natural parks protect limestone canyons, caves holding prehistoric paintings and mountain ranges extending to the French border. Visitors explore fortified villages such as Albarracín and Sos del Rey Católico, where stone walls and narrow lanes tell of medieval life. The 11th-century Castillo de Loarre stands on a hilltop overlooking the Ebro valley, while Sierra de Guara Natural Park provides trails through deep gorges. Monasteries including San Juan de la Peña and Monasterio de Piedra connect religious history with surrounding landscapes, creating destinations that combine cultural heritage with natural environments.
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