Three medieval towns in Spain so well preserved that they are famous throughout Europe

A few days ago we talked about the monumental city of Ávila with the best preserved medieval walled enclosure in all of Europe. But this is not the only place in Spain that is famous among its neighboring countries because the past seems to be preserved like amber in its streets. There are especially a sea of ​​three small towns like a trip to the past and worth visiting. Especially when you’re this close to them.

Alquezar (Huesca, Aragon)

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In Huesca, at an altitude of 660 meters on one of the mountains parallel to the Pyrenees, the town of Alquézar, perfectly integrated into an impressive limestone landscape It is brimming with history, shaped by the Vero River (which has created an incredible canyon, impressive cliffs, rock art caves…).

It is not surprising that the college church was declared. National Monument Medieval architecture and layout of the city center in 1931 Artistic Historical Community since 1982. Its origin lies in an Arab fortification built in the 9th century by Jalaf ibn Rasid on the occasion of the wars against the Carolingians. Although there are no obvious architectural remains from this period.

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In 1064, the fort fell into Christian hands, and a military garrison and a religious community were established. Later, several military and religious buildings were built. Thus, the cluster is surrounded by one. protected by a double battlemented canvas wall and several towers (one of which was later used as a bell tower by the college church). The upper square is reached by an arched door and a stepped zigzag ramp.

Pedraza (Segovia, Castile and Leon)

Seeking a small medieval walled town Explore the corners of the beautiful promenadePedraza where he wants to be. Visitors will be able to see numerous magnificently preserved palaces and noble houses with coats of arms from the 16th century.

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There are also a few remnants of the defensive part. from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries like the wall, Puerta de la Villa, barbican defense (later used as a public prison) or fortress, among others.

this town now has only 125 neighborsresidents from tourism, so there are lots of grills, decoration shops, rustic furniture, crafts, tins, bakeries, chocolates, soaps…

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santillana del mar

Santillana del Mar is an important appointment for tourists visiting Cantabria. one of the cities with the greatest historical-artistic value from Spain. It can be said that everything in it is a monument.

To mention Santillana del Mar is to mention Altamira Cave as well. defined as “Sistine Chapel” of cave artcontains possibly the world’s most famous prehistoric paintings. Although this town is much more.

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Already in the 9th century, the Convent of Santa Juliana existed in the town, preceded by the prestigious collegiate church of Santa Juliana (the first and most important exponent of Romanesque art in Cantabria) in the 12th century. Around College church and beautiful cloister from the end of the 12th to the beginning of the 13th centuryA population center developed in times of great economic splendor, embodied in the numerous mansions and palaces that make up this town.

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