Try to visit with a guided tour, to fully understand the premises. Not sure if tours are available... read more
Impressive from outside but actually only one room remaining & restored with some rather twee if... read more
Updating Map... Try to visit with a guided tour, to fully understand the premises. Not sure if tours are available in English, most probably in Catalan and Spanish only.
Impressive from outside but actually only one room remaining & restored with some rather twee if unnecessarily so presentation of history. The view from the roof is not so impressive as that from the Bell Tower of the adjacent Cathedral. Barely worth the climb.
My son and I went to see Gardeny castle during our road trip around Northern Spain and it was well worth stopping there if you are driving past. The ruins are in the middle of improvements to the surrounding area so we couldn't wander around...More
This site is nowhere near as preserved as the Seu Vella, but it's an important piece of history nonetheless. You can learn about how the Knights Templar came into possession of the hill and modest castle, and see some fractions of ancient murals. It's quite...More
Nestled at the top of one of the hills of Lleida, Gardeny castle is half forgotten or ignored by the people of Lleida. Maybe it is because for decades in was a military center with barracks and thousands of soldiers dwelling there. Now that he...More
I loved the ruins and the view of the city from the walls. You can really feel the importance of this place in ancient times. The Church bare but nice. The people working there were really nice, but I recommend to do a video of...More
A proper castle for once. Built to dominate the country round about and, more importantly, the town down below. Note the clear field of fire you'd get from the upper car park.
Medieval cathedral fortress on top of mount, more church than castle. Great views. Too bad the church is not open to the public.
A delusion as the surronding area looks, full of debrises and dirt. Visit of the ruins not worth, as inside no historical pieces can be seen..
