Loarre, Spain
A-1206,
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The castle's location on a rocky outcrop affected the layout; it was not possible to have one unified structure, and like many castles, Loarre was a collection of buildings bounded by curtain walls. Originally the internal plan included two towers and a chapel behind several curtain walls. Towards the end of the 11th century, an additional chapel was built in Romanesque style just outside the castle walls. The outermost walls of the castle and their eight towers were erected in the 13th or 14th century. The church and castle have been the subject of numerous restorations, a major one in 1913 and subsequent ones, particularly during the 1970s, have resulted in the rebuilding of many walls and towers that had fallen into disrepair. At least three towers, two of which survive, the keep (Torre del Homenaje) and the \Tower of the Queen\ (Torre de la Reina), as well as a chapel dedicated to Saint Mary of Valverde and connecting walls are attributed to this campaign. The keep was built in an isolated position in front of the fortifications, to which it was connected by a wooden bridge. It contained a basement and five floors. The Torre de la Reina, comprising a basement and three floors, is particularly noteworthy for three sets of twin-arched windows, with columns of exaggerated entasis and trapezoidal capitals that have been related to both Lombard and Mozarabic architectural forms. The chapel is composed of a single-cell nave with an eastern apse covered by a semicircular vault. The original timber roof of the nave was replaced by a vault at the end of the 11th century.
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We were really pleased that we drove out of our way to visit the castle as we headed to Canfranc from Barcelona. They had Covid-19 measures in place and everyone viewing the castle was wearing a mask. For a weekend it was not very crowded at all. It was pretty easy to take photos without other people in the shot. For a place 1000 years old, it is well-maintained and it is easy to imagine life in an earlier millennium.
Words can’t describe how beautiful this place os
A nice castle on imposing location. The castle itself is nice and decently sized, however if you are an avid castle visitor, especially castles of that era, you will not find out of ordinary features in this one. But definitely the location of this castle very special. When you approach the castle from the highway and how it takes shape on the horizon is very special. Also being on top of a hill really makes the views from up there really nice. If you haven't red it somewhere already, this castle featured in the movie Kingdom of Heaven by Ridley Scott.
Truly great castle. Mostly intact and in very good condition. You can discover most of the castle for a small fee. Highly recommended.
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