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Castle of Aguilar (Alt Urgell)

Bassella, Alt Urgell, Lleida

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Castle of Aguilar (Alt Urgell)

Monument · Bassella, Alt Urgell, Lleida

Romanesque castle documented since 1084 (some sources cite 1043), with a circular tower of reddish stone and a walled precinct with a central street linking dwellings; today it preserves several walls and the tower, while the neighboring Romanesque church of Sant Sadurní has almost completely collapsed. Having lost its military function, it became a civilian settlement; in 1653 Louis XIV granted the title of marquis of Aguilar to Josep de Margarit i de Biure. It should not be confused with the castles of the same name in l'Aude (France) or Aguilar de Segarra (Bages).

Photo: Lluís Marià Vidal i Carreras (Public domain)

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