Castell de les Pallargues, documented from 1040 as "Castellum Espalargui," exemplifies the Catalan castles built during the Christian conquest from the Moors. Located in La Segarra, Lleida, this 11th-century fortress passed through various noble hands, including the bishops of Urgell and the lords of Concabella, before undergoing a transformative 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance reform by Onofre d'Argençola. Exceptionally well-preserved and restored, the castle features a distinctive 13-meter Gothic archway and a large cylindrical tower. Winning the "Catalunya nostra" prize for its restoration and cultural initiatives, it now welcomes visitors with guided tours and offers panoramic views from its highest ramparts.
