Castle of Cardona
| Castle of Cardona | |
|---|---|
Castell de Cardona | |
The Castle of Cardona viewed from the air | |
| Alternative names | Parador de Cardona |
| Hotel chain | Paradores |
| General information | |
| Location | Cardona (Barcelona), Spain |
| Website | |
| Parador de Cardona | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 23 January 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0005236 |
The Castle of Cardona (Catalan: Castell de Cardona, IPA: [kəsˈteʎ də kəɾˈðonə]) is a medieval fortress in Catalonia, Spain. Situated on a hill overlooking the river valley of the Cardener and the town of Cardona. The fortress was initially constructed by Wilfred the Hairy in 886; it is now a hotel belonging to the state-owned Paradores chain.