Tortosa Castle

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Tarragona (Region) It was the capital of an ancient Muslim Taifa kingdom, towering over a strategic crossroads between the Roman Via Augusta and the Ebro River. Restored in modern times and converted into the Parador Hotel, it was an important fortress during the Muslim era and the subsequent Christian period. It was built in 944 and the elements of the original Arab architecture that still remain include the enclosure, which follows the design of the hill on which it is built and is reinforced by square towers and circular towers of the Tubal or Diamant. Tattoo. It also has several different arches that give access to the walls and various buildings (Armory, Bailey, Underground Gallery, Silos and Central Well) that mainly date back to the Gothic Reform in the 14th century, when it was used as a royal palace. It marks the beginning of the medieval city walls, some parts of which and gates, such as the Remollin Gate (14th century), are still visible today. #FebruaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia #Castle