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Alcañiz, Medieval municipality in Lower Aragon, Spain

The town extends along the Guadalope River at 340 meters elevation, with a castle positioned on top of Pui-Pinos hill.

The Military Order of Calatrava received control of Alcañiz in 1179 from King Alfonso II of Aragon, establishing their command from the hilltop castle.

The Plaza de España displays Renaissance architecture through its town hall and Lonja buildings, featuring distinctive upper galleries and stone columns.

The Motorland Aragon racing circuit near Alcañiz hosts international motorsport events and offers facilities for testing and driver training throughout the year.

The Val del Charco del Agua Amarga contains prehistoric rock art formations that form part of the Mediterranean Basin rock art UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location: Teruel Province

Capital city: Alcañiz

Elevation above the sea: 340 m

Part of: Mancomunidade de Abastecemento de Augas do Guadalope-Mezquín

Shares border with: Alcorisa, Andorra, Calanda, Castelserás, Mazaleón, Samper de Calanda, Valdealgorfa, Torrecilla de Alcañiz, Híjar, Escatrón, Caspe, Maella

Website: http://alcaniz.es

GPS coordinates: 41.05025,-0.13296

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50

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