The Friars Tower is one of the most important medieval constructions in Hostalric. It’s about 33 metres tall and dates from the 13th century. The tower was so named because in front of it stood the Convent of the Minim Friars of Francis of Paola, which is now the town hall.
A lift takes you up to the magnificent lookout point at the top of the three-storey tower. It gets its name from the convent of Pares Mímins that was in front of it, the current town hall. As for the construction features, basalt stone from the outcrop of the castle and lime extracted from the Montnegre mountains are used.
This military defense tower was divided into 3 floors and a terrace. The first floor was the cistern, the second where the soldiers were and the third the warehouse for groceries and weapons.
Karol, Hostalric local guide, tells you about one of the sites of the medieval enclosure of Hostalric: the Friar’s Tower. Do you want to know about it? Visit us, Karol is waiting to guide you through the medieval grounds of Hostalric!
