The Castle of Montearagón was a fortress-monastery in Quicena, near Huesca, Aragon, Spain, built in the Romanesque style. It is now in ruins.

In 1094 Sancho Ramirez reinforced the castle to help with the siege of the Muslim stronghold of Wasqah (Huesca); here he met his death by a stray arrow as he was reconnoitering the city's walls. The city was conquered in 1096 by Peter I of Aragon, after defeating the relief forces in the Battle of Alcoraz.

Castle of Montearagón

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Located in what was the old Sertorian University which was founded by Pedro IV in 1354 and was once the residence of the Kings of Aragon.
This beautiful old Palace houses some very important and ancient artifacts which were excavated and discovered in the province of Huesca as well as some very interesting examples of Aragonese art including some works by the painter Goya. The Old Palace Throne Hall as well as The Board of Petronila and the Bell Hall; scene of the infamous legend of the Bell of Huesca, can all be found here. 
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