Castell de Castellcir

#1205 among destinations in Spain

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The castle of La Popa or castle of Castellcir, documented since 1014, is in the town of Castellcir and its main function was to defend the valley of the Castellcir-Tenes stream.

Coordinates: 41°46'26"N, 2°10'36"E

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Castell de Castellcir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sant Miquel del Fai, Club Hípic El Montanyà, Camp de les Lloses, Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum – El Toll Caves.

4 miS
Monastery, Nature and wildlife, Historical place
Sant Miquel del Fai
104 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking cliffs of the Besòs river valley, the Monastery of Sant Miquel del Fai stands as a serene testament to medieval architecture and natural beauty. This historic site, located in Catalonia, Spain, seamlessly blends into the surrounding...
4.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Club Hípic El Montanyà, Seva
121 min walk • The Club Hípic El Montanyà is a Spanish horse club. For the 1992 Summer Olympics in neighboring Barcelona, it hosted the equestrian dressage and the cross country part of the eventing competitions.
5.9 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Camp de les Lloses, Tona
150 min walk • El Camp de les Lloses was a Roman settlement located in the area around present-day Tona and founded between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC.
4.8 miNW
Archaeological museum, Museum
Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum – El Toll Caves, Moià
122 min walk • The central office of the Archaeological and Palaeontological Museum - El Toll Caves, in Moià, is located in the birthplace of Rafael Casanova, a building that the museum shares with the Rafael Casanova Birthplace-Museum, which depends on the History Museum of Catalonia.
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roc de la Guàrdia
97 min walk • Roc de la Guàrdia is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 891 metres above sea level. It is the emblematic mountain of Els Hostalets de Balenyà town nearby.
5.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Turó de Bellver
129 min walk • Turó de Bellver is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,041 metres above sea level.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puig Castellar
85 min walk • Puig Castellar is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,017 metres above sea level.
3.3 miSW
Museum
Casa Museu Prat de la Riba
85 min walk • The Prat de la Riba House-Museum is a museum in the village of Castelltersol, in the Catalan region of Moyanes Spain.
5.2 miSE
Village
Tagamanent
133 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tagamanent is the iconic Tagamanent Mountain, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can hike to the summit, where they will be rewarded with stunning vistas of the Catalonia countryside.
1.6 miSW
Village
Castellcir
42 min walk • Castellcir is a village in the province of Barcelona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 34.2 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 718. The municipality includes an exclave to the west.
4.4 miNE
Locality
Balenyà
114 min walk • Visitors to Balenyà can explore the nearby Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that boasts diverse flora and fauna, as well as numerous hiking and biking trails. The park's proximity to the town makes it easy for tourists to immerse themselves in the...