Famous Castles of Barcelona

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Cardona Castle — The 'Salt Castle' above one of Europe's most spectacular salt deposits, Cardona is considered the most important mediev…
• Montjuïc Castle — A hilltop fortress overlooking Barcelona's harbor with a dark history as a political prison. It now houses a military m…
• Burriac Castle — The highest castle on the Maresme coast, offering spectacular views from the Costa Brava to Montserrat. Iberian and Rom…
• Claramunt Castle — A castle in the Anoia wine region with connections to the legendary Templar Order. Its hilltop position commands views…
• Gelida Castle — An imposing medieval castle above the Penedès wine region. Its extensive ruins include a Romanesque chapel and walls th…
• Castellví de Rosanes Castle — One of the earliest castles in Catalonia, dating to the 10th century. Its strategic hilltop position controlled the Llo…
• Montesquiu Castle — A castle-palace in the Osona region surrounded by forests and meadows. Now a public park, it preserves medieval and Ren…
• Castellterçol Castle — The remains of a medieval castle in the Moianès region of central Catalonia. The castle gave its name to the town below.
• Eramprunyà Castle — A large ruined castle complex in the Garraf mountains behind Gavà. Its extensive walls and towers protected the souther…
• Subirats Castle — A hilltop castle in the heart of the Penedès wine region. The views from the ruins encompass one of Spain's premier win…