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Tower of el castell de la Manresana

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Tower of el castell de la Manresana

Monument · els Prats de Rei, Anoia, Barcelona

The Torre de la Manresana is a watchtower located in the hamlet of la Manresana, in els Prats de Rei (Anoia), declared a cultural asset of national interest. Documented since around 1034, the current construction dates from the 12th century, which suggests it replaced an earlier building; its terrace stands at a height of 21 metres. It is a cylindrical tower of Romanesque origin, the only element in good condition of the old medieval border castle, and from it the landscape of the comarca is overlooked, with the bell towers of els Prats de Rei and Calaf and the towers of the castle of Boixadors; the access door is at a height of 11 metres and is reached by an outside staircase. During the War of the Spanish Succession it was a key setting for clashes between Habsburg and Bourbon supporters.

Photo: Antoni Grifol (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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