Hostalric, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain

The Castle of Hostalric

🇪🇸 Hostalric is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

The Castle of Hostalric The castle is built on a basalt hill and records of it date back to the twelfth century. Its importance grew because of its strategic position, controlling the Royal Way (Cami Ral) between Barcelona and Girona, and the fact that Hostalric became the administrative capital of the viscountcy of Cabrera. It was the scene of numerous battles in mediaeval times and the old castle virtually disappeared as a result. The original design for the modern fortress was the work of Francisco de Santa Cruz, a military engineer in the service of the Archduke Charles. Work on the construction of the fortress we see today was completed between 1794 and 1795 and it became an important point of resistance against Napoleon's army during the Peninsular War (1810-1814). In 1929 the castle's garrison was transferred and Hostalric ceased to be of military significance. In 1963 the castle and the town's walls and towers were declared a Cultural Site of National Interest.

Girona, Catalonia, Spain 
Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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Hostalric has a population of over 4,010 people. Hostalric is situated north-east of Barcelona.

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Antipodal to Hostalric is: -177.367,-41.75

Locations Near: Hostalric 2.63333,41.75

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Antipodal to: Hostalric -177.367,-41.75

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