Castillo y muralla de Culla
Templar and later Montesa fortress above the village, with wall stretches. Views over the Maestrazgo ridges.
Culla Castle and walls crown the village, in the Alto Maestrazgo. It was a Templar fortress and later held by the Order of Montesa, and its walls ring the upper quarter beside the Salvador church.
History
The castle guarded the Maestrazgo crossroads and the local commandery. In the early modern period it lost its military role and its stones went into village houses, but the enclosure and walls remain legible.
What to see
Walk the upper enclosure and the wall stretches, with views over the Maestrazgo ridges. The visit is free and pairs with the stroll through the medieval core.
- Then walk down through the medieval core, all stone and slope.
- With about 500 residents, it is a village to explore on foot and at ease.
Frequently asked questions
Who held the castle?
A Templar fortress, later held by the Order of Montesa, above the Culla old centre.
Is entry free?
The upper enclosure and walls are freely walked, on foot.
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