Castell de Mataplana

The rectangular tower on the western side of Mataplana Castle stands as the main structure within the fortified complex at 1160 meters elevation.

Archaeological excavations initiated in 1986 revealed that the 12th-century castle was constructed over an earlier fortification from the first Romanesque period.

The castle maintains connections to Count Arnau, a central figure in Catalan folklore, whose story is presented through educational exhibits and regional museums.

Visitors can explore the archaeological site, which includes the castle remains, an abandoned village settlement, and the Romanesque chapel of Sant Joan de Mataplana.

The site features a preserved blacksmith's house among ten single-story dwellings, providing evidence of medieval daily life in the castle settlement.

Location: Gombrèn

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,160 m

GPS coordinates: 42.26222,2.06083

Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:56