Cazorla, Mountain municipality in Jaén Province, Spain
Cazorla is a mountain municipality in Jaén Province situated at approximately 826 meters elevation within the Sierra de Cazorla range. The town sits amid dense forest and multiple waterways that flow through the surrounding valleys.
The area was conquered in 1235 by Christian forces under Don Rodrigo Ximénez de Rada during the Reconquista. Following this conquest, it came under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Toledo.
The Plaza Santa María and its narrow connecting streets form the heart where locals gather and move through daily life. This layout shows how the community has organized itself around these central spaces for generations.
The town serves as the main gateway to the Sierras de Cazorla Natural Park with various hotels and rural accommodations available. This location provides good access to outdoor activities and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding mountain landscape.
The Cerezuelo River flows beneath Plaza Santa María, creating an unusual feature where water runs underground directly under the town square. This hidden waterway is an integral part of how the historic center was built and functions today.
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