Monzón Castle

Monzón Castle is a fortress located in Monzón, Spain.

Built during the tenth century under Muslim rule, Aragonese forces captured the castle in 1089 when it was conquered by Sancho Ramírez. In 1143 the castle passed to the Templars who added walls, towers, stables, a dining hall and dormitories. King James I of Aragon lived in the fort under Templar protection during his childhood.

In 1309, at the time of the dissolution of the Templars, the castle was besieged and captured by the army of James II of Aragon. The fort continued to maintain garrisons until the nineteenth century which led to the logical evolution in their walls and defenses, and their appearance today reflects their eighteenth century configuration. Monzón Castle is today partially restored and is designated as a National Monument.

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Monzón Castle staat op plaats 2.423 van 5.793 in de bekendheidsranglijst van deze atlas en op plaats 86 van de 230 die de atlas in Spanje in kaart brengt. Gebouwd in 1000, en daarmee ouder dan 94% van de gedateerde bouwwerken in de atlas — een van de 62 bouwwerken in de atlas die uit de 10e eeuw stammen. Zie hoe dat zich verhoudt in de kastelenstatistiek.

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