Castle of Cardona – Cardona, Spain - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place

Castle of Cardona

Cardona, Spain

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop. 

View all photos
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
User Submitted (Unknown)
76
369
Top Places in Spain
Los Jameos del Agua
Haría, Spain
Castros de Baroña
Porto do Son, Spain
Casa Batlló
Barcelona, Spain
 See All
This entry is a stub
Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding Castle of Cardona with additional information or photos.

Constructed more than 1,000 years ago, the Castle of Cardona is one othe most well-preserved remnants of Spanish antiquity in all of Spain.

A still-standing decree from centuries ago requires that citizens of Cardona take one day each year to work on the maintenance and preservation of the grand ruin, which may explain its remarkable present-day appearance. 

Atlas Obscura Trips

Flavors of Spain: A Culinary Adventure Through Catalonia

Barcelona to Costa Brava: Food, Wine & Culture.
Book Now
castles ruins
Community Contributors
serflac
Added by
serflac
Annetta Black
Edited by
Annetta Black
Published
August 13, 2011
Edit this listing
Make an Edit Add Photos
Nearby
Cardona Salt Mountain
0.61 miles
Torre de Vallferosa
12.88 miles
Cave of Saint Ignatius
15.35 miles
Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.
Near This Place
The salt mines.
Cardona, Spain

Cardona Salt Mountain

Mine shafts and hard pastries await visitors at this massive mountain of salt.
Torre de Vallferosa
Torà, Spain

Torre de Vallferosa

This medieval fortification has weathered the centuries better than any other structure from its era.
Cave of Saint Ignatius
Manresa, Spain

Cave of Saint Ignatius

The grotto where Saint Ignatius of Loyola lived as a hermit for nearly a year.
Els Prats de Rei, Spain

The Manresana Tower

Tower that was a frequent stop on the travels of King James I.
Related Places
Hutton Mulgrave, England

Foss Castle

Almost nothing but earthworks remain of this long-lost castle.
Falkenburg
Detmold, Germany

Falkenburg

The ruins of a medieval castle that survived two sieges.
Rosehearty, Scotland

Pitsligo Castle

The ruins of a 15th-century tower house.
Eglinton, Scotland

Eglinton Castle

The ruins of a once-grand castle that played host to a tournament with 100,000 attendees.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

From Around the Web