The Castle of Morella

The Morella Castle is a fortification of the thirteenth century Islamic architecture of medieval architecture with reforms. This placed the name of the people of the same name in the province of Castellón. The Morella Castle is located in a valley amid mountain overlooking the river Bergantes, a major step between the coast and the valley of the Ebro Morella and its castle is an interesting weekend excursion.Morella Castle controls the Ports comerce. The castle was done as I said in the Islamic period. It is surrounded by peaks of 1.00 and the 2,100 meters and Gúdur Peñagolosa. Geologically, the castle is a syncline hung, ie the veins of limestone and clay makes water storage container, which p nables withstand long sieges because there is enough water e. The water is filtered so many cavities that have been used since prehistoric times.In the Islamic era (417-1231) was besieged on several occasions but could not be conquered. The historical importance of the castle at the time cristina is given by its position in the geographical center of the Corona de Aragon, Zaragoza halfway between Valencia and Palma and Barcelona almost. Furthermore, it was the only castle in the hands of the crown for many miles round, since all the nearby territory was in the hands of the military orders (Templars, Calatrava, hospital, Montesano ...). Jaime I the Conqueror and worth manisfestó both as a county and could only be in the hands of the king.All residents of the region, including small feudal lords had to pay the tax for murs i Valls works and castle walls, which needed constant maintenance because of war and natural defect. In return, all the inhabitants of the region were entitled toshelter in case of armed conflict. Due to its geological structure the castle was virtually impregnable by frontal attack.The Franciscans came to Morella late thirteenth century following the request of the judges of the king in 1270. They created the Convent of San Francisco, above we can see a picture of the columns of the cloister. In this convent were kept the books and the common money of the district. The building is Gothic.

Last, if less important, a picture I did a cat near the Castle.