Ancient City Walls

Walk along the ancient walls that have defended the town for centuries. These ramparts offer terrific views of the warm sandstone houses and the beautiful mountainous landscapes that surround them.

Torre del Andador

Built at the highest point of the walls and on the edge of a cliff, this Muslim watchtower was built in the 10th century.

Catedral de Albarracín

Built in the 15th century, this majestic Roman Catholic church has been renovated to reflect its former glory. You can now see the traces of the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles incorporated within it, as well as the vibrant frescoes inside.

Castillo Musulmán De Albarracín

The city’s castle dominates the skyline. Sitting proudly atop the highest mountain in the area, it regally surveys the town and the surrounding countryside.

Bouldering

Due to the highly prevalent red sandstone rock formations in the area, the town is also a center for bouldering. This is a form of rock climbing that uses shorter rocks but only uses the hands. No harnesses!

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Why do people choose to live here? Believe it or not, they claim there are advantages to living in this unique city. They don’t need to build entire houses with complex cooling and heating systems. All they need are facades and the rock will do the rest.

The town has a rich history. The word “setenil” from its name refers to the seven times the Catholic rulers tried to take over its territory. They finally did it on the seventh attempt. Before that, the town was one of the last Muslim strongholds in Iberia.

The residents later began to use the shade provided by the rock to store produce, which lead to the town getting its full name – “bodegas” means “warehouse” in Spanish.

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Ancient City Walls

Walk along the ancient walls that have defended the town for centuries. These ramparts offer terrific views of the warm sandstone houses and the beautiful mountainous landscapes that surround them.

Torre del Andador

Built at the highest point of the walls and on the edge of a cliff, this Muslim watchtower was built in the 10th century.

Catedral de Albarracín

Built in the 15th century, this majestic Roman Catholic church has been renovated to reflect its former glory. You can now see the traces of the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles incorporated within it, as well as the vibrant frescoes inside.

Castillo Musulmán De Albarracín

The city’s castle dominates the skyline. Sitting proudly atop the highest mountain in the area, it regally surveys the town and the surrounding countryside.

Bouldering

Due to the highly prevalent red sandstone rock formations in the area, the town is also a center for bouldering. This is a form of rock climbing that uses shorter rocks but only uses the hands. No harnesses!

The post Discover Albarracín: The Charming Spanish Medieval Town appeared first on Traveler Master.

Why do people choose to live here? Believe it or not, they claim there are advantages to living in this unique city. They don’t need to build entire houses with complex cooling and heating systems. All they need are facades and the rock will do the rest.

The town has a rich history. The word “setenil” from its name refers to the seven times the Catholic rulers tried to take over its territory. They finally did it on the seventh attempt. Before that, the town was one of the last Muslim strongholds in Iberia.

The residents later began to use the shade provided by the rock to store produce, which lead to the town getting its full name – “bodegas” means “warehouse” in Spanish.

The post You Must Visit This Unique Spanish Town appeared first on Traveler Master.