Fortaleza Castell de Ciutat

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In the heart of the Pyrenees, 1 km away from the historic village of La Seu d'Urgell, the fortress of El Castell de Ciutat - Relais & Châteaux, has been the key setting of the region's history since before the IX century. Residence of the Counts of Urgell in the XI century, and occupied in later centuries for military purposes, still presents the traces of French invasions in its walls. In 1969 the family Tàpies acquires this property, former property of the Spanish Government, and renovated it as a space for celebration of social and corporate events, located few meters from the hotel. The ivy along the walls of the fortress' door, changes color according to the season. The views of the Sierra del Cadí and the Urgellet Valley are magnificent from the gardens of the Patio de Armas. Beautiful as well the enormous stones and clay floor inside the 10 meters height great room.