Miravet Castle

Located on a hilltop, the fortress dominates from the 9th century the downstream part of the Ebro and the small village of Miravet. Its strategic position on the right bank of the Ebro river has have given it an important role in various wars and historical events. Considered one of the finest examples of transition Romanesque architecture, the monument is managed by the Museum of History of Catalonia.

Built by the Muslims, the Miravet Castle was extended and converted by the Knights Templar into a castle convent and headquarters of the of the Order of the Temple in the Kingdom of Aragon. In 1308, after a siege of over a year by the royal troops, it passed to the Knights Hospitaller until 1835.

The present structure and appearance of the imposing fortress, in good state of conservation, is essentially the work of the Templars (12th - 13th centuries). The defensive complex consists of several walled enclosures chaired by the big rectangular towers and the walls of the castle itself. From the top of the castle you can enjoy a stunning view of the comarque and the Ebro valley.

Highlights

✔ The courtyard, access point to the different compartments of the castle.
✔ The Romanesque church, single-naved and basilica-shaped, with barrel vault and semicircular apse.