Villena, Municipality in Alto Vinalopó, Spain
Villena is a municipality in Alto Vinalopó in the province of Alicante, Spain, spreading across a wide area in the northwest of the province. The center sits in a fertile valley, surrounded by hills and agricultural lands that shape the landscape.
The area was already settled during the Middle Paleolithic and developed into an important place under Muslim rule in the 11th century. Charles V granted the settlement city status in 1525, reinforcing its role in the region.
The archaeological museum carries the name of a local researcher and displays finds from several millennia, including the well-known gold treasure from the late Bronze Age. The collection documents the long settlement of the region and draws visitors interested in early Mediterranean cultures.
The 19th-century railway station connects the town with larger cities in Spain, making travel straightforward. A walk through the center leads past historical buildings and squares that are easily reached on foot.
The Atalaya Castle preserves an Almohad vault with elaborate arching constructions, counting among the best-preserved Moorish structures in the area. From the upper parts of the fortress, a wide view opens over the surrounding fields and mountains.
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