The Top 20 Castles around Alt Emporda
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 25, 2025
Ruins of a medieval castle at the highest point of the Sierra de Rodes, 670 meters high, in the heart of the Cabo de Creus Natural Park and very close …
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In 959 Count Gausfred recognized this place as one of the many properties that Riculf had. Cinco Claus Castle was built in the 14th century. In 1402, Sinch keys appeared, …
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The Castell de Peralada has its origins in the 14th century, when it was built as a medieval fortress. It was an important defensive and residential center during the Middle Ages.
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Great views of the two border towns Cerbére and Port Bou with their huge train stations.
Once upon a time there was a small castell, now only the base of a tower is left.
Once upon a time there was a small castell, now only the base of a tower is left.
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In the region of Alt Empordà, we locate Sant Llorenç de la Muga in the upper Muga valley, in an area also known as the mountain Empordà or the Garrotxa d'Empordà due to its mountainous terrain.
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Castle located on top of a hill overlooking the neighboring valleys of Monte Neulós, about seven kilometers east of the neighborhood of Requesens. Its term corresponds to that of the old town of Requesens, a town in La Jonquera.
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Panissars was a small village in Antiquity. Today only a few vestiges remain.
If the site retains such strong historical interest, it is because General Pompey had his trophy built …
If the site retains such strong historical interest, it is because General Pompey had his trophy built …
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The temple of Sant Martí del Far, located at the highest part of the town, was part of the castle built at the end of the s. XIII.
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The Castell de Sant Morí is documented for the first time in 1149. It was rebuilt in the 15th century as a Gothic-Renaissance-style palace, the current owners being descendants of …
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The Ciutadella de Roses is a 16th century construction that houses an archaeological site where there are vestiges of various historical periods. From remains of the Greek colony of Rhode …
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