On a getaway Terres del Ebre, region of the Tarragona province, like the one I did recently, perhaps the most outstanding heritage corner is the Tortosa cathedral…but also the Miravet castle.
Located Miravet village, at the top of a rocky cliff that rises on the banks of the Ebro river, you should know that the Miravet castle It is one of the best examples of the military architecture of the templars.
As is common in many other enclaves on the peninsula, in this area there are vestiges of the presence of the Iberians and, later, of a Roman fortification.
The Arabs also had a fortification, but the castle, as we can now see its remains, dates back to the time when it was ceded to the Order of the Templars after its reconquest in 1153.
It is from the Ebro river from where you will have the most majestic image of the castle, with the walls becoming an extension of the rocky promontory, and with the town at its feet and on the banks of the river.
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What to see when visiting Miravet Castle
When you go up to visit the castle, you will find the remains of a fortification that in a certain part has been recently restored.
The outermost part of the fortification, with a large esplanade, dates back to the 11th century, while the inner enclosure with the parade ground dates back to the time of the Templars, since it was built in the 12th century.
During the visit the main spaces that you will visit are the large chapter house, meeting place of Knights Templar, refectory, and the most prominent, the ancient Romanesque style chapel.
But it will be when you climb one of the castle towers that you will be able to enjoy the best panoramic views of this area of Terres del Ebre.
El Miravet castle ceased to be in the hands of the Templars in 1308, when it was occupied by the king james ii after the fall from grace of this religious order.
The castle later passed into the hands of the Order of the Hospitallers, and throughout history it was the protagonist of battles in various wars, such as that of ReapersThat of Succession, carlists and Civil War.
In 1835, after the confiscation of Mendizábal It passed into private hands, and is currently a monument managed by the Generalitat of Catalonia, which you can visit and thus know its templar stories.
Miravet castle schedules
The Miravet Castle visiting hours They are, from Tuesday to Sunday, including holidays, from June to September, from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m.; from March to May and from October to December 15, from 10 a.m. to 17,30:16 p.m.; and from December 10 to February, from 16,00 a.m. to XNUMX p.m.
Miravet Castle ticket prices
The ticket prices are (2020), the general, 5 euros; the reduced one, 3 euros, from which the seniors +65, pensioners, youth card and students with an international ID.
They can visit Miravet castle for free children under 15 years of age and people with a disability certificate, among other beneficiaries.
You can also sign up to guided tours of the ones you have here detailed information.
How to get to Miravet Castle
El Miravet castle It is located 70 kilometers, one hour by car, towards southwest of the city of Tarragona.
Hello good day:
Tomorrow Saturday, 17.07. We would like to visit Miravet Castle, do we have to request a visiting time?
Would you be so kind as to answer me so I can schedule it.
Thank you very much in advance.
Mercedes