Dating back to at least the 10th century, it is mentioned as the boundary castle between the bishoprics of Vic and Barcelona. Known as “Castro Auripini”, it served to protect the counties of Osona and Barcelona against raids by the Moors. It formed part of the possessions of the Claramunt family in the 12th century and fell under the control of the Cardona family in the early 14th century. The tower is particularly impressive.
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Castellfollit Castle
Imposing fortress flanked by two albarrana towers. Due to its location it was an important site at times of conquest and throughout the Middle Age. It was finally destroyed in 1822 during the war between absolutists and liberals. The castle’s most noteworthy features include the mediaeval graffiti on the dungeon walls, representing castles, knights and siege engines.
Vilademàger Castle
This imposing castle, situated at the top of a bluff, dates back to at least the year 987. Under the dominion of the counts of Barcelona, it was entrusted first of all to the Queralt family and then to the Cervelló family, who held the title of Barons of Llacuna. Its walled enclosure and towers are especially noteworthy.
Òdena Castle
This castle is of key importance in the Òdena basin. The oldest documents to mention the castle date back to 957 AD. It remained in the hands of the Òdena family (involved in numerous episodes of feudal violence in the 12th and 13th century throughout the county) until the end of the 13th century, when it fell under the control of the Cardona family.
Castles with guided tour
Paleontological Restoration and Interpretation Center – CRIP
Els Hostalets de Pierola, a window to the Miocene.
At Hostalets de Pierola there are the most important paleontological sites from the Miocene of Europe.
Rubió Wind Farm
Would you like to know how a wind farm works?
The EOLICCAT association organises guided visits to this wind farm for primary and secondary school groups. Other groups, families and individuals can also request a visit on one weekend day per month.
Amphibian and Reptile Rescue Centre of Catalunya
The CRARC is an institution created in 1992 dedicated to rehabilitating wildlife (with the goal of returning it to its natural habitat) and to promoting scientific research and environmental education. It is currently the only wildlife rescue centre in Spain specialising in amphibians and reptiles.
Josep Castellà Real Municipal Museum
1972 saw the start of a series of archaeological excavations in Prats de Rei that resulted in the discovery of an Iberian settlement, Iltirkes, and the confirmation of the existence of the Roman town of Sigarra.
The Josep Castellà Real Municipal Museum exhibits all the materials recovered from the archaeological excavations carried out between 1972 and 1975, as well as from subsequent excavations.
Miniature Train Museum
The museum boasts an impressive collection of miniature trains from many periods and countries. What is more, it displays a series of real railway items, such as lamps, hats, stock certificates of railway companies, builder plates and much more.