Panoramic view of Hostaric in the region of La Selva province of Gerona, Catalonia, Spain
Declared an Asset of National Interest, the town of Hostalric conserves one of the most notable monumental legacies of Catalan medieval times and is dominated by the imposing castle of modern times. The medieval enclosure offers corners full of history and uniqueness. The spectacular wall stretches up to 600 meters and along its route you can find ten exceptionally well-preserved towers. One of the most outstanding and fully accessible is the Torre de los Frailes, with a splendid viewpoint at the top. The old medieval castle of the viscounts of Cabrera is located on an outcrop of basalt rock and maintained control over the royal road, halfway between Girona and Barcelona. From the 17th century it began to transform to adapt to the new times and the new defense strategies of the modern era and had its greatest role during the French war. Through the Castle Interpretation Center you can take a trip back in time and learn about the functions and transformations that this monument has undergone throughout its history.
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Location: Hostalric,Gerona,Catalonia,Spain
Photo credit: © Alberto-G-R / Alamy / Afripics
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