Torre del Governador was used as a school until 2001, when it was sold. Borrell stated in his will that he wanted the property to be used for education. Borrell commissioned modernist architect General Guitart and Lostaló to build the most emblematic elements of the building. In 1890 it was acquired by Antoni Borrell Folch, a politician and financier. It was owned by Enric de Cardona and Erill, governor general of Catalonia towards the end of the 16th century and then belonged to the counts of Santa Coloma (18th and 19th centuries). La Torre del Governador is situated in the town of Alella to the north of Barcelona. The building has been partially reformed and is now used by the Audiovisual Park of Catalonia. It housed patients with respiratory diseases from 1952 to 1997. The Hospital del Tórax is a former hospital located in the north of the city of Terrassa, north of Barcelona. Among the various ruined buildings, the church of San Salvador with a bell tower from 1859 stands out. La Mussara, near Tarragona is a town dating back to the 12th century that has been abandoned since 1959. The building was designed to communicate with the castle of Montjuïc through the use of flags to warn of possible incidents or shipwrecks. The Mirador del Semàfor in El Prat de Llobregat was built in 1887 to regulate coastal shipping traffic. The orphanage was built in 1951 on the grounds of a farmhouse called Casa Puig. Testimonials from some former residents of the ‘city of boys’ describe severe conditions. The ruins of an orphanage inspired by Father Flanagan remain along the path of Sant Medir in Collserola. During the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera, the game was forbidden and the casino fell into disuse. The casino was famous for roulette and as a place where great fortunes were quickly made and lost. The gardens were planted with exotic plants from across the globe. It featured an amusement park with a roller coaster, an elaborate restaurant with chefs from Paris and an orchestra. The glamorous casino was built during a period of economic expansion and prosperity in Barcelona. In 1899 the Grand Hotel de la Rabassada was built and it was extended in 1911 with the construction of a casino designed by the architect Andreu Audet i Puig. Torre Salvana is famous for paranormal activity and is recognised as one of the most haunted places in Catalonia, earning the nickname Castillo del Infierno (Castle of Hell). It was named a Cultural Heritage Site in 1988. Architecturally, it is Romanesque with Gothic modifications. Torre Salvana (above) is an abandoned castle dating back to the 10th century, located near the entrance to Colònia Güell, about 23km south-west of Barcelona. Legend even has it that the Alcázar de Segovia was used by the Disney team as inspiration for the Cinderella Castle.From castles to casinos, hospitals to hotels, in this post we unravel the mysteries of the forgotten buildings of Barcelona and Catalonia. Built in 1430, the castle was turned into a prison for 200 years it’s way nicer to be inside now, trust me you can visit without any worry. The first item on this list of best castles in Spain is the Alcázar de Segovia. Mudejar: comes from the Arabic mudajjan meaning domesticated refers to the Muslims who remained in Iberia after the Christian conquest in the Middle Agesġ- Alcázar de Segovia – Castle in Segovia, Spain The 36 BEST Castles of Spain – Full Guideįor each of the castles, you’ll find below how it looks like, where it is, how much the entry costs, and the opening hours all the information you need to start planning your next trip!īefore we get started, you’ll find below a quick glossary of the words used in this guide:Īlcazaba: comes from the Arabic al-qasbah meaning walled-fortification in a cityĪlcázar: comes from the Arabic al-qasr, meaning fort, castle or palace Now if you want more information about each of these castles, keep reading below! Palace of the Kings of Navarre of Olite.Wondering if there’s any castle in this guide that you still don’t know about? No need to scroll all the way to the bottom, here is the full list of the 36 best castles in Spain. In Google Maps, you will find it under Menu>Your Places>Maps It will automatically add the map to your Google Maps. You’ll see all of the spots in the itinerary you can click on any to have more informationĭownload: To download the map, simply click on the “ star” next to the title. Navigate: Click on the top left logo to open the side panel.
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