Morella Castle, Morella, Spain

Morella castle has been one of the most imposing fortresses in the area. The passage of numerous civilisations has left its mark on this impressive construction continuously inhabited since the 3rd Millennium BC.

The military fortress built using natural rock owes its importance and charm to this privileged situation. Its construction has made it a strategic place of the first order, an impregnable fortress that has allowed the domain and control of the natural passage from the interior to the coast.

The butte where the current Castle is located has been inhabited since ancient times. Remains of the Neolithic, of the Bronze and Iron Age have been found, also the Iberians passed through these lands. But it is in Roman times and later with the arrival of the Visigoths, the Arabs and finally the Christians, when the Castle took shape, the tooth was fortified and transformed according to the different civilisations that inhabit it.

From the Christian conquest to the Arabs and the reforms that took place between the 13th-14th centuries, the other future transformations will be marked by technological advances in the art of war.

References:

morella.net

Address

Calle Hospital 8, Morella, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.morella.net

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nicola Mcnamara (3 months ago)
It seems like a very big hill to climb to the top of the castle but it's not too bad, for someone like me who hates hills. Amazing views and information plaquards around, €3.50 entrance fee.

Brett Nulf (3 months ago)
Interesting history spanning multiple cultures over the centuries + wow, amazing views. and a bullring! Free on Tuesdays after 4pm.

Allan Behrens (3 months ago)
Super experience and views. Well worth a visit.

Stuart Anderson (3 months ago)
Not as bad a climb up as I thought when I took this photo!! Big place, need 2 hours to get up there explore and come down again! Views from 360° stunning. Plenty restaurants nearby to refresh you on your return!

Caroline C. (6 months ago)
Morella has a great feel of old Spain, the castle is just part of the experience of Morella with its windy cobble streets, very authentically old homes and shops. It was an excellent over night or 1 day stay. The drive here is beautiful through olive farms and canyons. The castle has much history. This is a smaller village with lots of steps- no cars allowed inside so you must walk in. The castle as well is not accessible for anyone with an injury or disability.

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