Castell Formós, Medieval castle ruins in Balaguer, Spain.
The stone fortress stands on a strategic hill at 386 meters elevation, overlooking the Segre River and the surrounding Lleida province landscape.
Built in 897 by Lubb Ibn Muhammad as an Islamic fortification, the castle later became the residence of the Counts of Urgell until 1413.
The archaeological remains display a mix of Islamic and Christian architectural elements, reflecting the successive periods of occupation through different ruling powers.
Visitors can access the castle remains through guided tours that explain the military and residential functions of this National Cultural Asset.
The castle holds one of the largest collections of Islamic decorative elements from medieval Spain, now exhibited at the Noguera Museum.
Location: Balaguer
Elevation above the sea: 386 m
GPS coordinates: 41.79441,0.80629
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:09
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