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Teruel (Spanish: ⓘ) is a city in Aragon, located in eastern Spain, and is also the capital of Teruel Province. It had a population of 35,900 as of 2022, making it the least populated provincial capital in Spain.
Teruel. Built on high ground in the south of Aragon, Teruel preserves an important medieval legacy in its historic centre. The cathedral tower, along with those of San Salvador, San Martín and San Pedro are the jewels of a group of Mudejar monuments declared a World Heritage Site.
- Town of Teruel
- Escalinata Del Óvalo
- Torre de El Salvador
- Plaza de El Torico
- Torre de San Martín
- Church of San Pedro
- The Casas of Teruel
- Aqueduct of Los Arcos
- Viaducto de Fernando Hué
- Travel Tips For Visiting Teruel
Teruel is a mountain town located in the Aragon region of Spain far to the east of Madrid. It’s a relatively small town and a little out of the way for many tourists. The town is the capital of its own province, but maybe get overshadowed by the equally scenic town of Albarracín. But Teruel is definitely worth the journey. The town is known for its...
When arriving in Teruel, the first sight you’re likely to encounter is the incredible Escalinata del Óvalo. This grand staircase leads up from the park by the train station into the town centre. Its mix of brickwork and tiles will be your first real taste of the town’s Mudejar style. In a way, the Escalinata del Óvalo is the perfect introduction to...
Upon reaching the top of the stairs, you’ll be met by the immediately impressive Torre de El Salvador. Across the town centre there are several gorgeous bell-towers attached to churches and this is one of the town’s best. This tower will probably be your first real chance to see the Mudejar architecture of Teruel in all its glory and dizzying detai...
It wouldn’t be a trip to a European town without at least one square to visit. There are a few to see in Teruel but Plaza de El Torico felt like the core of the historic centre. Plaza del San Juan may be where you find all the government buildings, but Plaza de El Torico had a far more lively atmosphere. Plaza de El Torico is home to quite a few ca...
The second of the major towers in Teruel you’ll want to see, the Torre de San Martín lies on the western side of town. While the design of Torre de San Martín isn’t too different from Torre de El Salvador, it does have one key difference. Unlike the other tower, you’re able to get a good view of the tower away from surrounding buildings. The tower ...
In some places it’s hard to tell what the main attraction is for a destination. That’s not the case here, as place to visit in Teruel is absolutely the Church of San Pedro. This church is an absolute gem and not just because it’s one of the city’s World Heritage sites. The church is known for The Amantes, or “Lovers of Teruel”, a local love story s...
With a town like Teruel I highly recommend allowing some time to just wander its inner streets. That’s because throughout the town centre you’ll find gorgeous Mudéjar and art nouveau buildings to admire. Casa el Torico above on the main square is the easiest to find, but there are several others worth looking for. Casa La Madrileña, Casa Ferran and...
It may not rival the famous Aqueduct of Segovia north of Madrid, but the Aqueduct of Los Arcos in Teruel is still a pleasant sight. The aqueduct, which connects the historic centre with the modern part of town to the north, was built in the 16th century. Visitors are able to walk across the lower of its two levels and see how it merges with the old...
At the far end of the town centre to the south you have the elegant Viaducto de Fernando Hué. This is one of two viaducts that span a small valley away from the town centre. Even though it was built in 1929, locals call it the old viaduct due to its relative age to the modern viaduct next to it. The bridge fits the elegant and fanciful style of Ter...
Hopefully I’ve now shown you both why you need to visit Teruel and what you can hope to see there. To help make that happen, you’re going to need to know a few things. The easiest places to get to Teruel from are the cities of Valencia and Teruel, thanks to direct train connections with both. I added it to my itinerary for that reason after all. Of...
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Teruel is the capital of the Teruel province but is very small for a city set as it is in a very underpopulated area. But despite its small size it is packed with monuments, notably of the Mudejar style. It was a notable Moorish city and retained a Muslim presence and influence after the Reconquest in 1171. The Mudejar towers, which can be seen ...
Teruel, town, capital of Teruel provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Aragon, northeastern Spain. Located at the confluence of the Guadalaviar and Alfambra rivers, northwest of Valencia, it originated as the Iberian settlement of Turba, which was destroyed by the.
Places to Visit in Teruel. Check out must-see sights and activities: Dinopolis, Fundacion Amantes de Teruel, Historic Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks.
