Castell de l'Aranyó

The stone fortress rises on rock formations at 465 meters elevation, displaying Romanesque and late Gothic architectural elements across its walls and towers.

The castle, first mentioned in documents from the 14th century, transformed from a defensive stronghold into a residential palace through renovations in 1569.

The castle holds national heritage status as both a Cultural Asset of National Interest and Bien de Interés Cultural, reflecting its importance to Spanish heritage.

The structure requires careful maintenance due to frequent stone detachments from its facade, with barriers restricting access to certain areas for safety reasons.

Two large natural rock formations near the castle, known as els pallers de pedra, stand as geological landmarks connected to local folk tales.

Location: L'Aranyó

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, late Gothic

Elevation above the sea: 465 m

Address: Plaça Manuel de Pedrolo, l'Aranyó

GPS coordinates: 41.70560,1.21819

Latest update: March 16, 2025 01:04