Castell de la Santa Creu de Calafell — Attraction in Calafell

Es troba al cim d’un turó a pocs quilòmetres del mar, a Calafell poble. És un un recinte fortificat de l’època medieval, està just al nucli històric del poble, també d’origen medieval.

Es troba documentat per primera vegada a l’any 1.037 (S.XI).

Al llarg del temps, aquest castell ha tingut diversos canvis i diferents funcions: A l’època de la Marca Hispànica va ser un castell fronterer per defendre a l’imperi franc dels musulmans. Posteriorment, es va transformar en un palau residencial d’estil gòtic per diferents famílies nobles. Al S.XV es va anar deteriorant, i a l’època de la Guerra dels Segadors es va destruir bona part. Amb el temps va ser un cementiri fins al 1938.

A l’any 1982 es va produir una excavació arqueològica i també es va restaurar per obrir-lo al públic Actualment encara es conserva la seva església d’estil romànic, SXI i l’altar de la Santa Creu. It is located on top of a hill a few kilometers from the sea, in the village of Calafell. It is a fortified enclosure from the medieval period, it is right in the historic center of the village, also of medieval origin.

It is first documented in the year 1,037 (11th century).

Over time, this castle has had several changes and different functions: At the time of the Hispanic March it was a frontier castle to defend the Frankish empire of the Muslims. Later, it was transformed into a Gothic-style residential palace by different noble families. It deteriorated in the 15th century, and much of it was destroyed during the Reapers' War. Over time it was a cemetery until 1938.

An archeological excavation took place in 1982 and it was also restored to open to the public. Today, its Romanesque church, SXI and the altar of the Holy Cross are still preserved.

Se encuentra en la cima de una colina a pocos kilómetros del mar, en Calafell pueblo. Es un recinto fortificado de la época medieval, está justo en el casco histórico del pueblo, también de origen medieval.

Se encuentra documentado por primera vez en el año 1037 (S.XI).

A lo largo del tiempo, este castillo ha tenido varios cambios y diferentes funciones: En la época de la Marca Hispánica fue un castillo fronterizo para defender al imperio franco de los musulmanes. Posteriormente, se transformó en un palacio residencial de estilo gótico por distintas familias nobles. En el S.XV se fue deteriorando, y en la época de la Guerra de los Segadores se destruyó buena parte. Con el tiempo fue un...

The castle sits atop the highest point above the city of Calafell with fantastic views of the ocean and surrounding area. Entry is very inexpensive (and in some cases, free). The presentations and displays are very well done, and presented in Catalan, Spanish, and English with printed materials in other languages. The old city center surrounds the castle. Much of the approach to the castle and the areas within the castle are steep, and made of cobbles or rock, and there are stairs without ramps. Not handicapped accessible, but so it goes with things from the year 999 AD. Parking available in multiple lots adjacent...

Brilliant attraction, reasonable entry fee of 4 Euros per adult and 2.50 Euros per child. Lots of information boards, great views, and you could explore the area at your own pace. Not constrained by barriers, so the kids can explore all the books and crannies and climb about on the ruin. Worth an hour or so around the castle, plus opportunity to mooch around the old...