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Address Paratge Natural l'Albera, Camino a Requesens, s/n, 17700 La Jonquera, Girona, Spain Hours Closed today TuesdayClosedWednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFridayClosedSaturday11AM–5PMSunday11AM–5PMMondayClosedSuggest an edit Similar Puig Neulós, Costa Brava, Albera Massif, Sant Quirze de Colera, Sant Pere de Rodes | ||
Requesens castle spain
Requesens Castle is a historical building in the municipality of la Jonquera, Catalonia, Spain.
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The edifice is characterized by a triple line of walls, with square and rounded towers, portals and merlons. In the lower court is the chapel, including Romanesque elements from original structures of the area, or of French inspiration.
The top of requesens castle
History
Probably existing since the 9th century, the castle is mentioned for the first time in a document from Ponce I, count of Ampurias in the 11th century.
In the 19th century, the ruined castle was rebuilt in a neo-medieval style. The castle was extensively used after the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), when some modern constructions were added to the original structure.
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