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  • 5/5 Octavian N. 5 years ago on Google
    Historical (XI century) castle at 20 minutes from Barcelona's downtown, belonging to the 22nd marquis of Serdañola and to the same family for 700 years for now.Formerly a Gothic castle, it has fantastic decorations inspired by Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Impressive garden. Weddings and private activities are organized in the gardens and right wing of the castle,.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kellyna F. 1 year ago on Google
    This venue is undoubtedly gorgeous. But caution! Make sure the staff and your wedding planner are well prepared the day of - the staff seemed incredibly not ready and one of us had to jump the gate the date of the wedding because they didn't have arrival preparations for when the bride arrived (the gates were closed and no one was around / available to call). Lastly, my extremely expensive and rare vintage $2,000 film camera was stolen or misplaced during the wedding.Yvonne Insa Massy, you are the worse and were of no help at all! I inquired with her immediately after the wedding on Monday morning and she stated that the castle was closed on Monday and no staff was on the premises - yet she emailed me that my camera was not on the property (but how would she know if no one was on the property?) Even though the property was closed the following day and no one was there, how could no one have found my camera? I've repeatedly told Yvonne it was in a room where she had two lazy, women chaperones supposedly watching our bags. Lazy and dishonest, watch out for Yvonne Insa Massy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khalil H. 1 year ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Various historians assert that the Sant Marçal or Cerdanyola Castle was built during the first third of the 11th century, when the existence of the Sant Marçal church was already documented. Unlike the church, however, the Castle was not clearly mentioned until the first half of the 12th century, when Ramón Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona, included it among the possessions he donated to his seneschal, Ramón Guillem de Montcada. In 1225 the seneschal sold the castle to Ramón de Plegamans. The buyer’s son, Marimón de Plegamans, was the founder of the Marimón family, one of the most distinguished of the period. The current owners of the castle are his descendants.The title of the Marquis of Serdañola was granted in 1690 to Félix de Marimón, member of the council of S.M in Italy and in recognition of his help to the Crown. The current owner of the castle is the XXII Marqués de Serdañola. Thus, it can be said that the castle has been in the hands of the same family for 700 years. ARCHITECTURE Originally, the castle was a building with a square floor plan enclosing a central courtyard, and that included a tower and a Gothic chapel surrounded by a moat. In 1895 the Arròspide family commissioned Cayetano Buïgas —an architect who was well known at the time for his design of the monument to Christopher Columbus in Barcelona—to adapt the building for use as a second residence. His adaptation respected the original structure while covering the building with a fantastic decoration inspired by Romanesque and Gothic architecture. In the Church of Sant Marçal the Gothic door and the keys of the vaults built into the facade are preserved, one of them with the image of the Saint. The base as well as part of the moat that can be seen today in a good stretch and that is landscaped are preserved from the outer wall that surrounded the castle. During the last thirty years an enormous effort has been made to restore the building to its exterior and interior as well as to expand and improve its gardens and ponds. Don José Luis Vives, a specialist in castle restoration, has intervened in this restoration as a number of master craftsmen. For the redesign of the garden we have had the collaboration of the prestigious landscaper Don Luis González Camino. The Sant Marçal church conserves its Gothic door and the keystones of the vaults embedded in its façade, one of which includes the sculpted image of the Saint. Of the outer wall that surrounded the castle, the base is still in place, as well as a generous visible stretch of the moat, which is landscaped.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina C. 1 year ago on Google • 605 reviews
    Came here for a wedding and it was the most beautiful wedding ever. Beware of the mosquitos though! They were feasting on my legs.

  • 5/5 Gertjan V. 10 months ago on Google • 408 reviews
    Was here for a wedding. Really beautiful place, both inside and out.

  • 5/5 People Truelove T. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    As a wedding photographer, I have had the pleasure of working at Castell de Sant Marçall on numerous occasions and have always been struck by the beauty and versatility of the venue for photography. From the picturesque grounds with their ancient trees and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside to the grand interior of the castle with its stunning architecture and natural light, I have always been able to find the perfect spot to capture beautiful images. But what stands out most to me about Castell de Sant Marçall is the staff. From the moment I arrive, I am always made to feel welcomed and have all the necessary resources to do my job efficiently. The event coordinators are incredibly friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. In short, Castell de Sant Marçall is a stunning venue for photography and an unforgettable location for a wedding. I would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a special place to celebrate their big day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kane Errol C. 10 months ago on Google • 315 reviews
    A lovely place for private events!

  • 5/5 Danial C. 1 year ago on Google
    An incredible venue with brilliant staff and gorgeous views. Went for a wedding in June 2022 and was spectacular. 🤩
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Francisco 1 month ago on Google • 152 reviews New
    Waste of time. As entry is prohibited, there is no information and it is fenced on the outside, so you cannot see it. Another thing, butterfly 🦋, there is a lot to see in Spain!

  • 5/5 Tamara P. 5 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Beautiful castle! We attended as guests to a wedding. The food was beyond delicious and the place is just stunning. WOMEN IN STILETTOS BEWARE: you will sink deep into the grass and kick pebbles into your shoes. Get a pair of stoppers for your heels or leave your heels at home. The gardens, yard and castle are incredibly beautiful but I got so sick of sinking in my stilettos that I changed into flats after twenty minutes.

  • 5/5 Arnald “Arnald SAXONARA” P. 7 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    I've visited Castell de Sant Marçal several times as saxophonist playing in all kinds of weddings, whether it was at the cocktail hour or the party with the DJ. I've always had a great time, the venue is amazing, with huge and dreamy gardens, where they have the cocktail, then there's the upper area where they usually have dinner -inside or outside right in front of the castle. If you're looking for an amazing venue to have your wedding just outside Barcelona, this is your place.

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    This place is just insane! We’d our friends wedding there! It was so so beautiful! Fabulous food and service 😍

  • 5/5 Marcos S. 5 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    As a destination wedding photographer based in Barcelona, I've worked in most venues in the area plus many great ones abroad. The Castell never disappoints... it's one of my favourite places. Its magnificent garden with the big pond makes for a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies, an image that's already iconic in the local wedding industry. It has plenty of spaces, both outdoors and indoors, in case the weather turns out badly. I couldn't recommend it more and it's always a pleasure to work here. It's also located quite close to Barcelona, which is also a plus. If you're considering having your wedding in Barcelona, give it a visit!

  • 5/5 Abby A. 4 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Had the pleasure of attending a wedding at this venue in August. Absolutely spectacular. Just a short drive outside of Barcelona.

  • 5/5 Ruben N. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Precious

  • 5/5 Abisoye da R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and big. Attended a wedding there

  • 5/5 Leticia h. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to do your family events!!

  • 5/5 Roger G. 9 months ago on Google
    Perfect location for big wedding parties etc

  • 1/5 eduardo e. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Everything is fenced, you cannot visit it.


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