MILITARY ROUTE

The Viscountcy of Cabrera was structured through a network of castles and fortified houses, which served as the seats of political and military power for the medieval nobility. This defensive system was complemented by a number of walled towns and watchtowers.

The earliest documentary reference to Torcafelló Castle dates from 1106, when it was linked to the Cabrera lineage, although archaeological excavations carried out between 1999 and 2006 showed that its origins date back to the 11th century. The castle underwent significant alterations during the 12th century, but was abandoned and fell into ruin a century later. In the 15th century, the Chapel of Sant Jordi was built on its remains. In the mid-19th century, during the Second Carlist War, the hill was fortified and the chapel was adapted for military use, while the tower was used for optical telegraphy. Restoration work began in 1988, led by the Maçanet de la Selva History Workshop.