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Castle of Alcalá del Júcar
At first it must have been erected as a Muslim work, as a result of the border reinforcement in Almohad times, at the en
Castilla - La Mancha / Albacete
AlbaceteCastilla - La Mancha
Alcalá del Júcar (EN)
AlbaceteCastilla - La ManchaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
586m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
CASTLE
1.300
INHABITANTS
50m
EXCAVATED CAVES
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XII · Open to visitors
Defensive tower
en pie · S. XII · Open to visitors
Roman or medieval bridge
transitable · siglo XVIII
Historic bullring
reconvertida · S. XX · Open to visitors
National Historic Site
By a river
Gorge / Canyon
Natural monument
formacion geologica
Hoz del Júcar
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Rock-cut architecture
casas cueva
Alcalá del Júcar, where stone and history merge in every corner.
Alcalá del Júcar is located in the northwest of the province of Albacete, included within the region of La Manchuela. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1982. In 1986 it was awarded the third prize, after the Eiffel Tower and the Great Mosque of Istanbul, for the best artistic illumination. On May 30, 1998 in Villanueva de los Infantes, the Town Hall received the "Tourism Award 1998" from the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla La Mancha, for its work in the promotion and development of tourism.
It is one of the most spectacular and picturesque villages in the province of Albacete; its
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What to see
Places of interest
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Parish Church of Alcalá del Júcar
Of different periods between the XV and XVIII centuries, of unique nave in form of Latin cross, it offers in one of its
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Roman Bridge of Alcalá del Júcar
Obligatory passage of the Royal Road from Castile to Levante, it gained great importance during the XIV and XV centuries
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Bullring
Unique in its style due to its irregular shape. Its date of construction is unknown and it was rebuilt in 1902 to hold b
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Hermitage of San Lorenzo, Alcalá del Júcar
located three kilometers from the town, on a small mound next to the river on the road that goes to Recueja, already exi
What to do in Alcalá del Júcar
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Alcalá del Júcar is located in Albacete, Castilla - La Mancha.
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