The castle started out as a single watchtower that was occupied by a sailor looking out for enemy ships. During the Revolt of Catalonia during ... Francisco Franco, Spain's dictator from 1939 ...

Looking for the best castles in Barcelona, Spain? Look no further ... This castle has played a significant role in Catalonia’s history, notably during the War of the Spanish Succession.

While researching women’s roles in medieval Catalonia, Castell was perusing an archive in a castle in Sort when he ... the Spanish Inquisition and the King of Spain extended their power to ...

I happened to be looking up when they flew overhead, a flock of white storks heading south along the Costa Brava in Catalonia, on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

When Spain is mentioned ... arched bridges and impressive castle, Besalú is an off-the-beaten-track destination in Catalonia. Visit the historic Jewish quarter, see the Romanesque church of ...