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Castell de Requesens

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Castell de Requesens

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

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    1. Puig Neulós from Requesens Castle - La Albera Massif Natural Area

    14.5km

    05:34

    840m

    840m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    October 6, 2022

    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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      December 28, 2023

      Castle of Requesens
      known from film footage from “Perfume”
      The building is characterized by a triple wall line with square and round towers, portals and battlements
      The origins of Requesens Castle date back to the 11th century. Built by the Dukes of Rousillon as a border fortress, it changed hands several times throughout its history and at some point fell into disrepair. Tomàs Rocabertí de Damento, Duke of Peralada, indulged his penchant for romantic palaces and castles. In the 19th century he also commissioned the reconstruction of the dilapidated walls of Requesens, giving free rein to his romantic fantasies. Since then, the playful Romantic style has characterized the building.
      Source: costa-brava.com/castell-de-requesens

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        May 4, 2024

        Only open on weekends and only with a guided tour: 11:30 Catalan, 12:00 Spanish.

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          Location: La Jonquera, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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