Castell de Gardeny, Medieval castle on Gardeny Hill, Lleida, Spain
The stone fortress includes a master tower, convent church, and defensive walls rising above the surrounding Lleida landscape at 198 meters elevation.
The Knights Templar constructed the fortress during the second half of the 12th century after receiving the land from Count Ramon Berenguer IV.
The Templar Interpretation Center presents exhibits about medieval military orders through educational displays, panels, and multimedia presentations.
Visitors can reach the castle using bus line L4, with general admission tickets priced at 3 euros and free entry for children under 12.
The convent church contains rare medieval wall paintings from the Templar period, making it an exceptional architectural example in Europe.
Location: Lleida
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 198 m
Address: Turó de Gardeny, Lleida
GPS coordinates: 41.60860,0.61500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:02
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