Drop by the tourist office and

enquire about:

Guided tours on weekends

and bank holidays.

Audio-guides for rent.

In the summer time:

Tourist train.

La Vaquilla (the Teruel fiestas that

take place in July) Museum.

Short trips from Teruel:

Explore the surrounding

areas of Teruel.

Continue your Dinopolis

Territory Paleonthology Tour.

Enjoy Albarracín and its

surroundings.

Discover the grandeur

of villages such as

Mora de Rubielos

and Rubielos de Mora.

We begin our tour at the Santa María de Mediavilla Cathedral (7) withits impressive bell tower, dome and Modernist façade (1). Inside theCathedral we can admire the ceiling, the gem of Teruel’s mudéjararchitecture.In Cathedral Square we can find other buildings such as Casa del Dean(Dean’s House) (38), whose fountain dates back to the 16th century,the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) (16) or the Escuela de Hostelería deAragón (Catering School of Aragón) (39)

In the Venerable Francés de Aranda Square (from which we can alsoenter the Cathedral), you can see 17th century Episcopal Palace, whereyou will find the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art) (14),housing a collection of works from medieval times together with valuableRenaissance and Baroque pieces. As we leave the museum we comeacross a beautiful building, the Convento del Sagrado Corazón (SacredHeart Convent) (42). From there we can walk to Fray Anselmo PolancoSquare. Our next stop will be Casa de la Comunidad (Community House)(13), a building of Aragonese Renaissance that houses the ProvincialMuseum, with its interesting collections that will enlighten you aboutthe traditional culture of Teruel.

At this point we head towards the part of the town where the bestpreserved remains of the medieval wall can be found. Along our walkwe will find stretches of the wall and different towers such as Rincón(20), Ambeles (21) or Lombardera (19). At this point we reach Los Arcos(The Arches) aqueduct-viaduct dating from the 16 th century (17) andPortal de San Miguel (St. Michael’s Gate), also known as Portal de laTraición (Treason Gate) (18). The Old Arrabal School – nowadays theProvincial Historic Archive (15) – can be found in this same area.

It is now time for a good lunch break to get our strength back to helpus face the rest of the day.

We now head towards Alto Chacón archeological site. It is an ancientRoman-Celtiberian settlement in the westernmost part of Teruel’s LaMuela hill, about 4 kilometres away from town, where an ancient walland the remains of rooms can still be seen in the main streets.

As we stroll around the fields of Teruel, we can see the famous Muelahill in Barrachina dry riverbed. Once in the village of Villaspesa, wefind El Salvador Church (44) a quirk of Teruel’s Modernist Art. If bynow you still have any strength left, we will get back to the city centre,and in Paseo del Óvalo (The Óvalo Walk) (35) enjoy a fantastic walkalong the town’s natural viewpoint. The restoration and illumination ofthis part of town has won international awards in recent years.

Don’t miss:La Merced Tower Mudéjar architecture (29)Other examples of Modernist Art in Teruel (11, 12, 32)San Salvador 18th-century Baroque Church (3).

We start our day in a very special way by visiting Los Amantes deTeruel (Teruel’s Lovers). The Lovers’ complex offers you a walk throughtheir legend in the Mausoleum (5), Iglesia de San Pedro (St. Peter’sChurch) with its Mudéjar Tower and with its recently restored 14th centurycloister. Later on, drop by the medieval cisterns (6), which were builtbelow Torico Square to supply the town with water.

We continue our tour from Torico Square (8), one of the best-knownplaces in town. To discover more about Teruel’s Mudéjar Art, we willfirst visit Torre del Salvador (St. Salvador’s Tower); climb the stairs tothe top and you will enjoy the magnificent panorama, which allows youto appreciate the typical architecture of the town. Afterwards, we headfor Torre de San Martín (St. Martin’s Tower) (2), in Pérez Prado Square.On our way there we will pass Cathedral Square, which we will visitlater on.

At the foot of St. Martin’s Tower we walk down Andaquilla Slope andarrive at Daroca Gate (23). This slope was the final obstacle Diego deMarcilla thought he would have to overcome to be reunited with hisbeloved Isabel, although by now you will know that it was not to beso. Our walk downhill takes us to the Franciscanos (Franciscan churchand convent) (33), unique Gothic buildings of outstanding beauty.

After this walk, it is a good time to stop and have something to eat.We have to rest to get our strength back to be able to face the restof the day with boosted spirits.

After lunch it is time to head to Dinópolis (45) and prepare to travelback in time, to learn about the fantastic world of dinosaurs. Dinópolisis a new concept combining the best of cultural, scientific and amusementparks all in one wonderful package that is sure to surprise and entertainboth young and old.

Enjoy the tranquillity of Teruel at dusk as you wander through the townand discover some of the delicious tapasavailable at the local bars, restaurantsand cafes.

We continue our tour of the rest of our Mudéjar heritage at Torre deSan Martín (St. Martin’s Tower) (2) in Pérez Prado Square – better knownas Plaza del Seminario (Seminary Square) – and later on we head forTorre del Salvador (St. Salvador’s Tower) (3). Inside you will discovermore about Mudéjar architecture in Teruel and from the top of itsstaircase, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the town.

Now it is time to have a break from sightseeing and to enjoy the townin a different way; with a plate of Teruel Ham and other unique delicaciesof our cuisine!

We continue our route by visiting one of the most emblematic placesof our town: the Mausoleo de los Amantes de Teruel (Lovers of Teruel’sMausoleum) (5). Here, you will be inspired by their legend; you will beable to visit the mummies of the two lovers and also St. Peter’s Church.You can climb the Mudéjar Tower (4), walk along its corridor and visitthe recently restored cloister.

Wandering the narrow streets around the church – Hartzembuch Streetand the former Jewish quarter square – will provide you with an insightinto how the structure of the town was designed. Whilst nearby youcan also drop by the underground medieval cisterns below ToricoSquare, which were built to supply the town in times of water shortage.

We now walk down to Paseo del Óvalo (El Óvalo Walk) (35), wherewe can enjoy a splendid stroll along the town’s natural viewpoint. Therestoration and illumination of this area of town has won several awardsin recent years. Walk down the Escalinata Stairs (28) and enjoy itssurroundings and lush gardens. From here it is easy to return to thecity centre thanks to the lift on the left-hand side of the Escalinata.

At the end of the day, relax and enjoy the pleasant, peaceful atmospherewhilst you enjoy the many charming restaurants and bistros scatteredaround town.

48-HOUR

We start our visit in Plaza del Torico (Torico Square), the heart of thetown, where the famous Torico fountain (8) is situated next to CasaLa Madrileña (9) and Casa Tejidos el Torico, two of the best examplesof Modernist art in Teruel.It is now time to visit our World Heritage Mudé'ar Art. We will be headingfor Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square), where there are buildingssuch as Casa del Dean (Dean’s House) (38), whose fountain dates backto thesixteenth century, Ayuntamiento (the Town Hall) (16), Escuela deHostelería (the Catering School) (39) and, of course, Santa María deMediavilla Cathedral (7), where highlights include the impressive belltower, dome and Modernist façade. Once inside the Cathedral the mainattraction is the beautiful ceiling, the gem of Teruel’s Mudéjar art,considered by many to be equivalent of the Sistine Chapel in this styleof architecture.

In the Venerable Francés de Aranda Square (from which we can alsoenter the Cathedral), you will see the 17th century Palacio Episcopal(Episcopal Palace), where you will find the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museumof Sacred Art) (14), housing a collection of works from medieval timestogether with valuable Renaissance and Baroque pieces. In this samesquare you can see the remarkable façade of the Convento del SagradoCorazón (Sacred Heart Convent) (42). From there we walk to FrayAnselmo Polanco Square. Later on, our next stop will be Casa de laComunidad (Community House) (13), a building from the AragoneseRenaissance that houses the Museo Provincial (Provincial Museum), withits interesting collections which will enlighten you about the traditionalculture of Teruel.

10:00 a.m. (8, 9, 10, 38, 16, 39, 7, 1)

11:00 a.m. (14, 42, 13)

16:30 p.m. (5, 4, 6)

17:30 p.m. (35, 28)

12:30 p.m. (2, 3)

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10:00 a.m. (7, 1, 38, 16, 39)

11:00 a.m. (14, 42, 13)

12:30 a.m. (20, 21, 19, 17, 18, 15)

16:00 p.m. (43)

17:00 p.m. (44, 35)

11:30 a.m. (8, 3, 2)

13:15 p.m. (23, 33)

16:00 p.m. (45)

CIUDAD MUSEO

Welcome to Teruel. We would liketo invite you to visit our quiet,friendly town. We have included twowalks to help you explore our town,which once united Christians, Jewsand Muslims, and today shows theresults of more than eight centuriesof history. Our Mudejar Art, givenWorld Heritage status in 1986, isthe pride of Teruel and the legendof the Lovers its passion.

Gastronomy will take up a good dealof your visit. Besides our famousTeruel Ham, the local speciality,you will discover our cuisine, withhigh-quality products that will leaveyou very pleasantly surprised.

You will find a town with a richhistory and a bright future that willleave a lasting impression on you.To help you discover our town wehave made some suggestions, butyou can choose your own itinerarydepending on your free time andyour preferences.

The suggested tours have beenplanned with the opening times ofthe tourist sites in mind, but werecommend that you check allopening times before starting yourvisit.

10:00 a.m. (5, 4, 6)

DAY TWO

STAY

Teruel’s Town Hall

Local Tourist Office

6, Plaza de los Amantes (Lover’s Square)

Telephone Number 978 62 41 05

E-mail: infoturismo@teruel.net

Web Site: http://turismo.teruel.net

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32 Virgen del Carmen’s Chapel

33 Franciscans Church

34 Teruel’s casino

35 El Ovalo Walk

36 Marquis of Tosos Palace

37 Marquis of la Cañada Palace

38 Dean’s House

39 Hotel and Catering Trading School

of Aragón

40 Glorieta

41 Pedestrianised Viaduct

42 Sacred Heart Convent

43 Alto Chacón archeological site

44 El Salvador’s Church

(in the village of Villaspesa)

45 Dinópolis

1 Cathedral Tower

2 St. Martín’s Tower

3 El Salvador’s Church and Tower

4 St. Peter’s Church and Tower

5 The Lovers’ Mausoleum

6 Medieval water cisterns

7 Saint Mary Cathedral

8 Torico Square

9 La Madrileña House

10 Torico House

11 Ferrán House

12 Bayo House

13 Community House (Provincial Museum)

14 Episcopal Palace

(Museum of Sacred Art)

15 Provincial Historic Archive

(formerly Arrabal Schools)

16 Town Hall

17 The Arches aqueduct-viaduct

18 St. Michael’s or Treason Gate

19 La Lombardera Tower

20 El Rincon Tower

21 Ambeles Tower

22 St Stephen’s Tower

23 Daroca Gate and Andaquilla slope

24 Public Library

25 Seminary

26 Las Claras Convent

27 Carmelites Convent

28 Neo-mudéjar stairs

29 La Merced’s Tower and Church

30 St. Andrew’s Church

31 St. Michael’s Church

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