The Portal of the Bishop's Castle in Valls

Once upon a time, the Castell de l'Arquebisbe, a grand structure in Valls, graced the Alt Camp. Now, its portal is all that remains, declared a cultural asset of national interest. This portal stands within Plaça del Pati, which was once the castle's courtyard of arms. Named 'Castell de l'Arquebisbe', it reflects the old Valls jurisdiction, once ruled by the archbishops of Tarragona.

The square, named 'El Pati', echoes the old courtyard's title. This castle served as the residence of the Baldric family, with Pau Baldric, a doctor of Philosophy, as the initial secular owner. During a time of war, the castle was converted into a military hospital. In 1814, King Ferran VII stayed at the edifice accompanied by some of his family.

While the building was converted into a manor house in the late 18th century and early 19th century and contained valuable furniture and 18th-century clothing, the building is now considered disappeared. Today, the only remaining part of the structure is the portal, standing as a witness to the history of the site.

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