Castellet de Banyoles

The name "Castellet de Banyoles" comes from the 12th century castle built in the south-western corner of the site [1]. The site is located about 7 km from the modern town of Tivissa, in a plain headland facing the left side of the Ebro river, in an altitude of 172 m above sea level [1]. The shape of the headland is that of an isosceles triangle, with the shortest side facing the river and the closest angle being the entrance of the city [1]. The site is surrounded by steep cliffs that make it impossible to access from anywhere but the narrow funnel entrance [1].