Haughty defensive fortress finally transformed in a distinguished and seigniorial residence, appearing as the sentinel of the plain that surrounds it.

From the Vicfred castle (la Segarra – Spain), surrounded by the residences built inside the ancient rampart, the view is fantastic on sunny days. Inside the castle we are equally captivated by the traces of all the people who lived inside.

In the castle, the following rooms are particularly relevant: The main bedroom, the music chamber, the kitchens, the oratory, the prison and the dungeon.

During the guided visit the decoration and special atmosphere of the XIX seigniorial house attract the attention

The Castle of Vicfred is located in the village of Vicfred, in the Segarra region (Lleida), 6 km from Guissona, 19 km from Cervera, capital of the région and 72 km from Lleida.

By car: From Guissona and Cervera follow the LV-3003 road. By train : Nearest train station Cervera ( 19 km). By bus: Regular line until Guissona ( 6 km).

The first document relative to the castle was written in 1079, when Mir bequeaths the castle through a testament before going on Pilgrimage to Santiago of Compostela. The castle passed to the lineage of the Ribelles and finally the Cardona became the owners, by marrying into the Medinacelli family, who conserved it until the end of the seigniorial regime (middle XIX). Nowadays, the castle belongs to the Boix-Rodríguez family.

Vicfred (la Segarra – Spain) was an important village settlement due to its strategic geographical situation. It represented the limit between the Urgell and the Cardona earldoms, and was strategically well situated to watch over the enemy attacks, the all embracing view enabled to see until Mequinenza on bright days.

Among the castle rooms is the wine cellar, which still conserves the good wine's fragrance, the prison where the water dripping torture took place and the stable, formerly used as a guard room.

For curious visitors: a secret passage, 2 km long, is hidden behind a small door, the running water inlet, the dungeons…

Time schedule and prices of the guided visits:
Particulars without any previous reservation:
Sundays : 11.00 h., 12.00 h. y 13.00 h.

Groups every day of the week with a previous reservation,
calling tel. 973 40 20 45.

Prices include the guided tour. Particulars: Adults: 4,50 € Particulars children: 2,25 € (from 8 to 14 years old included) Children from 0 to 7 years old: Free entrance Groups: More than 30 people: 2,40 €/person From 15 to 30 people: 72,12 €/group Up to 14 people: 70,00 €/group Up to 12 people: 60,00 €/group Up to 10 people: 50,00 €/group Up to 8 people: 40,00 €/group Please see special conditions for travel agencies.