Castell de la Vilavella
A castle built by the Muslims that brought together the scattered population and became the head of the barony. It surrendered to James I in the spring of 1238 and passed to the Montcada family in 1250 and later to the Centelles. Now in ruins, it preserves an interesting Arab cistern and Manises tiles.
The Castell de la Vilavella was built by the Muslims and served to bring together the population that until then lived scattered across the surrounding area. The fortress surrendered to James I of Aragon in the spring of 1238, and in 1250 it passed to the Montcada family and later to the Centelles. These changes of ownership mark the transfer of power in the place and explain the evolution of the building through the Middle Ages. The history of the castle can therefore be followed through three clear stages: its Islamic construction, the surrender to James I and its passing to the noble families who held it.
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