A medieval town perfect for lovers of rural tourism in Aragon, the most beautiful town in the world.

between the towns The World Tourism Organization (the United Nations’ private agency promoting responsible, sustainable and accessible tourism for all) recommends that there be three Spaniards worldwide for this 2023. In fact, we already told you about the medieval jewel, Rupit. Less than two hours from Barcelona. However, we can’t pass without paying someone else’s well-deserved tribute. This is Alquézar, a municipality and town in the Somontano de Barbastro region in the province of Huesca, the autonomous community of Aragon.

Just 48 kilometers from Huesca and about 124 kilometers from Zaragoza, a declared Artistic-Historical Site opens among the limestone landscapes. Alquézar is one of those medieval towns at the top of a bend in the Vero river that lets you travel back in time just by walking through it. narrow cobbled streetsIn addition to other corners full of magic and charm.

Although among all his castle of islamic originIt was converted into a collegiate church after the Christian reconquest. It is a university church-fortress based on a fortress built by Jalaf ibn Rasid in the 9th century AD to stop the advance of Christian kingdoms from the north.

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Now, as its name suggests (the collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor), it is dedicated to Santa María and is perfect for appreciating the traces left behind by different artistic movements. in past centuries.

However, this is not the only points that no traveler can miss. And this sections her Wall (double tarpaulin with battlements and guarded by several towers) and watchtower. You can also see the occasional fragment of a 9th-century Romanesque church integrated into a 14th-century monastery.

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Also a must-see are the Sonrisa de viento viewpoint, where you can enjoy a magnificent sunset over this picturesque town of Huesca, and the Plaza Mayor, the perfect meeting point for any self-respecting traditional town. Even if you are interested in the natural environment suitable for canyon passage in the river canyon, you can visit the famous walking path. and even see caves with rock paintings.

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