Castelldefels Castle, Medieval fortress in Castelldefels, Spain.
Description
Castelldefels Castle is a fortress on a hill with defensive walls and towers perched more than 60 meters above sea level. The complex offers views of the Mediterranean coast and the Llobregat Delta and contains architectural features from several different building periods.
History
The fortress developed from an ancient Iberian settlement and Roman villa through multiple rebuilding phases between the 10th and 18th centuries. A banker named Manuel Girona later acquired it and carried out major restoration work.
Culture
The Santa Maria Church inside displays Romanesque features like columns and a curved prayer space that remain visible today. Visitors can explore these architectural details and understand how religious and secular spaces were connected here.
Practical
The site is open on most days of the week and offers guided tours plus educational programs for different types of visitors. The hilltop location means steep pathways, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Did you know?
Inside is an interactive piracy exhibition that uses audiovisual and theatrical elements to show the history of Mediterranean pirates. This display makes the daily life and threats of that era directly tangible for visitors.
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