Loarre Castle (located in Spain near the border with France) reminds about the times when the first Christian kings fought with moors for the Spain. In fact, it was the last Christian stronghold in the Spain and from this point they started the process which is known in history as Reconquista (liberation the Spain from the moors)
Moors invaded the Spain at the beginning of the 8 century. They very quickly gained control over the country and only the few Christian kingdoms survived at the north of the Spain. One of them was the Aragon which there of could be counted as the cradle of the Spain.
Loarre Castle – is an oldest fortress in the Spain. The current castle was built in the 10 century over the ruins of the Roman fortress. In the 1065 castle was took by the Moors but has been liberated soon and after that has been fortified even more.
By the Spanish tradition the Loarre Castle was not only the fortress but also the monastery. So, it’s not wonder that central place in the castle was reserved for the church.
It’s worth mentioning that castle located in the very amazing place and has been chosen by the kings of Aragon as their residence. Recently in the castle were discovered graceful murals and beautifully decorated reliefs. There of we could make a conclusions that castle was important royal residence in the Middle Ages.
But we should admit that the heyday of the Loarre didn’t last for along period. Kings of Aragon built another residence some day and Loarre Castle has been abandoned.
In the 13 century castle was fortified again. But when Christians got control over the north and central Spain, Loaare lost its military importance. Today the castle is a very nice museum which remains us about the vigorous fights here in the Middle Ages.
