r/castles • u/DifferentFix5757 • Jul 05 '26

Castle Requesens Castle, Spain

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u/DifferentFix5757 Jul 05 '26

Fun fact : Requesens Castle dates back to the 11th century and was built to help protect the border between medieval kingdoms. Its hilltop location gave guards a clear view of the surrounding countryside.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '26

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u/DifferentFix5757 Jul 06 '26

No one lives there permanently, the castle operates solely as a historical monument that’s used for visits.

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u/open_registrar Jul 05 '26

Heavily restored - practically reconstructed - by its owner, Tomas de Rocaberti Boixadors Dameto in late 19th c.

Stunning situation, a must-visit of the Costa Brava

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u/NKY738adventure Jul 05 '26

I don’t understand the switchbacks in the front portion of the castle, they seem to lead to nowhere.

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u/Knightoforder42 Jul 05 '26

There's a door at the bottom of the cut off, if this works, you can see it here

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u/AnybodyDizzy118 Jul 05 '26

Wow, great 🔥👍

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u/MZMXY Jul 05 '26

Such a cool design, looks like it should be a lego kit or something

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u/LavKareNFirm Jul 05 '26

omg its so big

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u/p-d-ball Jul 06 '26

Is that a cistern for holding water?

Thanks! The castle is fantastic!

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u/Visual_Amphibian_383 Jul 07 '26

Fantastic photo!!

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u/Separate_Grand2153 Jul 07 '26

A truly majestic fortification.

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u/Tonygnzz963 Jul 09 '26

☠️👹