Castelldefels Castle

The castle served for centuries for the territorial and defensive control of the city against Arab invasions, and between the 16th and 17th centuries, against attacks by Barbary pirates.

In 1897, Manuel Girona, a Catalan banker and politician, bought and restored the castle, which was in a state of ruins. During the Civil War it was used as a military training centre by the Republican authorities, and later the church became a barracks for the international brigade and a remand prison for deserters and undisciplined people.

Exhibition areas:

• The Santa Maria de Castelldefels church, first documented in 976, is the oldest part of the castle complex
• A room with different models of the castle allows visitors to discover the major transformations undergone by the castle throughout its history, from the 14th century to the present day
• The Institutional Hall or Noble Hall is the most remarkable room in the castle and still looks as it did when it was last restored in 1897. Located at the highest point of the castle, it has wonderful views of the city, Barcelona, the sea and the Garraf Natural Park.

How to get there from Barcelona.

• By Bus E95 Rda. Universitat - Pl. Catalunya to Dr. Marañón - Pl. Joan XXIII. (45minutes, 19 stops)
• By train: Rodalies Renfe. Castelldefels train stop