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The Cardona Castle is a medieval stronghold located in Catalonia, Spain. Located atop a hill that overlooks the Cardener river valley and the town of Cardona. The fortress was originally built by Wilfred the Hairy in 886; it currently functions as a hotel within the state-operated Paradores chain. In the 14th century, the dukes of Cardona, heirs and successors of Wilfred, were from the most prominent family connected to the Crown of Aragon, just behind the royal family. Their territories were vast, covering Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia, alongside dynastic connections with Castile, Portugal, Sicily, and Naples. This likely enhanced the significance of the castle. In 1714, despite a Bourbon siege that damaged much of the castle-walls, the garrison was among the last to capitulate to the Bourbon forces backing Philip V. The castle-design showcases elements of both the Romanesque and Gothic styles. The Sant Vicenç de Cardona Church, located next to the fortress itself, is designed in the Lombard Romanesque style. The portico of the Church of St. Vincenç in Cardona was previously adorned with murals. #History #Architecture

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