Building in Cardona, Catalonia, Spain
Castle of Cardona |
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The Castle of Cardona viewed from the air |
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Alternative names | Parador de Cardona |
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Hotel chain | Paradores |
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Location | Cardona (Barcelona), Spain |
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Parador de Cardona |
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Type | Non-movable |
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Criteria | Monument |
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Designated | 23 January 1992 |
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Reference no. | RI-51-0005236 |
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The Castle of Cardona (Catalan: Castell de Cardona, IPA: [kəsˈteʎ də kəɾˈðonə]) is a medieval fortress in Catalonia, Spain. Situated on a hill overlooking the river valley of the Cardener and the town of Cardona. The fortress was initially constructed by Wilfred the Hairy in 886; it is now a hotel belonging to the state-owned Paradores chain.[1]