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Calaceite, Historic municipality in Matarraña, Spain.

The town center features Renaissance buildings, Gothic doorways, and stone arcades surrounding the main square, creating a medieval architectural ensemble.

The settlement originated from an Arabic fortress named Qal'at Zayd, which developed into a significant regional center during the medieval period.

The Juan Cabré Museum houses archaeological collections from Iberian settlements and presents exhibits about local history through three distinct sections.

Visitors can explore the town's preserved medieval gates, including Portal de Maella and Portal de Orta, which mark the original entrances.

The local archaeological sites of San Antonio and Tossal Redó contain remains of ancient Iberian settlements dating back several centuries.

Location: Teruel Province

Capital city: Calaceite

Elevation above the sea: 511 m

Shares border with: Caseres, Arens de Lledó, Cretas, Mazaleón, Maella

Website: http://calaceite.es

GPS coordinates: 41.01582,0.18941

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32

Historic sites and natural areas in Aragon

Aragon stretches across three provinces in northeastern Spain, preserving more than two thousand years of history through its monasteries, castles and medieval villages. The region displays Moorish towers in Teruel, Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees and Gothic bridges along ancient trade routes. Natural parks protect limestone canyons, caves holding prehistoric paintings and mountain ranges extending to the French border. Visitors explore fortified villages such as Albarracín and Sos del Rey Católico, where stone walls and narrow lanes tell of medieval life. The 11th-century Castillo de Loarre stands on a hilltop overlooking the Ebro valley, while Sierra de Guara Natural Park provides trails through deep gorges. Monasteries including San Juan de la Peña and Monasterio de Piedra connect religious history with surrounding landscapes, creating destinations that combine cultural heritage with natural environments.

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