The Cursed Flames of Montgrí: Castellan's Betrayal

📍 Montgrí, Girona

The Castle's Secret High above the town of Torroella de Montgrí, against the backdrop of the radiant Catalonian sky, stands Montgrí Castle, a silent sentinel atop the rugged Montgrí Massif. Begun in the late 13th century, its construction was a bold statement of power by James II of Aragon during a time of territorial expansion and consolidation. Though unfinished, the fortress commands attention with its circular towers and immense curtain walls, remnants of an unfulfilled ambition that fuels whispers of the supernatural and tales of ancient curses. For centuries, locals have woven stories about the castle's purpose and the enigmatic end to its construction. Among the most enduring is the tale of Castellan Arnau, a once-loyal steward whose betrayal allegedly sealed the fate of the fortre…

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