Montesquiu's Castle grew from a medieval watchtower into a small fortified residence, with parts of the structure linked to the 10th to 13th centuries. Its setting in the castle park makes it a good rural history stop north of Vic and south of Ripoll.
Visit for the combination of stone architecture, parkland, and local Catalan history. It is more rewarding as part of a slow drive or walk through the area than as a quick photo stop.