Montesquiu's Castle, Medieval castle in Montesquiu, Spain.
The castle features defensive towers, fortified walls, and battlements positioned strategically at 650 meters elevation overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Construction of this medieval fortress began in the eleventh century as a defensive structure during regional feudal conflicts in northeastern Spain.
The castle holds status as a Cultural Asset of National Interest, representing centuries of architectural and military heritage in Catalonia.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through guided tours that explain the medieval defensive systems and residential areas throughout the complex.
The castle incorporates architectural elements from different time periods, including medieval military features and later residential modifications.
Location: Montesquiu
Elevation above the sea: 650 m
GPS coordinates: 42.11330,2.21194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:59
Castell de Besora
3.4 km
Parc de Montesquiu
12 m
Castell de Llaés
5.5 km
Salt del Mir
5.1 km
Pont de Sant Quirze de Besora
1.4 km
Església de Sant Sadurní de Sovelles
5.3 km
Nucli antic de Sant Quirze de Besora
1.7 km
Església parroquial de Santa Maria de Besora
4 km
Església parroquial de Sant Quirze de Besora
1.7 km
Santa Maria de Montesquiu
503 m
Capella del Cementiri de Montesquiu
653 m
Sant Pere de Sora
4.2 km
Masia la Mambla
5 km
Masoveria del castell de Montesquiu
69 m
Cabana del Mir
4.7 km
La Casa Nova del Castell de Montesquiu
405 m
El Noguer
5 km
El Serrat
2.6 km
El Mir
4.7 km
Casa de la Vila de Montesquiu
427 m
La Ferreria Vella
407 m
Església de Sant Bartomeu de Llaés
5.5 km
Mare de Déu del Carme
2.1 km
Cal Gat
5.7 km
Mas de Sant Moí
2.3 km
Can Pous
4.8 km
Les Valls
5 km
La Corba
5.7 kmReviews
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