Morella Castle

If I had to choose the most impressive thing about this city, it would be the silhouette the of the castleas you’re driving up to the city. It seems like a three-layer cake, with the castle standing on top.

Tours of the castle begin atthe San Francisco covenant, where they provide you with great information about the place.

It was declared a historic-artistic monument, the castle rises above the city. It was built in the 18th century by a very recognizable Islamic defensive architect. On the tour, you’ll pass through all three levels, following the signs which give you plenty of information. They don’t just give you the name and the year, but put everything in its historical context.

Visiting Morella is visiting one of Spain's most magnificent towns.

Morella has been inhabited by all the Hispanic civilizations (Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, etc.).

As a matter of fact, the Arab castle of Morella was conquered by the legendary Cid, before he went to Valencia.

It’s a complex of fortifications forming a ring various kilometers long that surround the castle. The castle was reconstructed in the Middle Ages by the templar knights. Today, it’s fairly destoyed from attacks it underwent during the Carlist Wars, especially those by Carlist general Cabrera (called the Tiger of Maestrazgo – see the sculpture). The entrance gates are of Saint Micheal, Saint Matthew, etc. from the 13th century.