Castle of Cardona
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 Paradores chain.
| Castle of Cardona | |
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Castell de Cardona | |
The Castle of Cardona viewed from the air | |
| Alternative names | Parador de Cardona |
| Hotel chain | Paradores |
| General information | |
| Location | Cardona (Barcelona), Spain |
| Website | |
| Parador de Cardona | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 23 January 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0005236 |
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