Torre Salbana: A Medieval Power Struggle in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Spain

Torre Salbana, a historical structure in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Spain, was originally a defensive castle dating back to at least the 10th century. This tower, standing between the Rambla de Santa Caterina and the A-2, was possibly the focus of power struggles during the Middle Ages. The tower was controlled by different feudal lords. In the 12th century, it was under Pere Cort, and the quadra of Sacort had 16 hearths, according to the census of 1368. In the 14th century, the quadra passed to the Castellbell family. In the 16th century, the tower was in the hands of Miquel de Rocabertí-Tagamanent-Descoll and d'Icard. The tower was renovated in the late 19th century to exhibit a medieval appearance, with neo-Gothic style additions and a new tower with crenellations. However, progressive deterioration from the 1980s has left it in an almost ruinous state.

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