12:30 p.m.
(2, 3)
We continue our tour of the rest of our Mudéjar heritage at Torre de
San Martín (St. Martin’s Tower) (2) in Pérez Prado Square – better known
as Plaza del Seminario (Seminary Square) – and later on we head for
Torre del Salvador (St. Salvador’s Tower) (3). Inside you will discover
more about Mudéjar architecture in Teruel and from the top of its
staircase, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the town.
Now it is time to have a break from sightseeing and to enjoy the town
in a different way; with a plate of Teruel Ham and other unique delicacies
of our cuisine!
1 6: 30 p . m .
(5, 4, 6)
We continue our route by visiting one of the most emblematic places
of our town: the Mausoleo de los Amantes de Teruel (Lovers of Teruel’s
Mausoleum) (5). Here, you will be inspired by their legend; you will be
able 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 visit
the recently restored cloister.
24-HOURSTAY
1 0: 0 0 a . m .
(8, 9, 10, 38, 16, 39, 7, 1)
We start our visit in Plaza del Torico (Torico Square), the heart of the
town, where the famous Torico fountain (8) is situated next to Casa
La Madrileña (9) and Casa Tejidos el Torico, two of the best examples
of Modernist art in Teruel.
It is now time to visit our World Heritage Mudé'ar Art. We will be heading
for Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square), where there are buildings
such as Casa del Dean (Dean’s House) (38), whose fountain dates back
to thesixteenth century, Ayuntamiento (the Town Hall) (16), Escuela de
Hostelería (the Catering School) (39) and, of course, Santa María de
Mediavilla Cathedral (7), where highlights include the impressive bell
tower, dome and Modernist façade. Once inside the Cathedral the main
attraction is the beautiful ceiling, the gem of Teruel’s Mudéjar art,
considered by many to be equivalent of the Sistine Chapel in this style
of architecture.
11 : 0 0 a . m .
Wandering the narrow streets around the church – Hartzembuch Street
and the former Jewish quarter square – will provide you with an insight
into how the structure of the town was designed. Whilst nearby you
can also drop by the underground medieval cisterns below Torico
Square, which were built to supply the town in times of water shortage.
1 7: 3 0 p . m .
(35, 28)
We now walk down to Paseo del Óvalo (El Óvalo Walk) (35), where
we can enjoy a splendid stroll along the town’s natural viewpoint. The
restoration and illumination of this area of town has won several awards
in recent years. Walk down the Escalinata Stairs (28) and enjoy its
surroundings and lush gardens. From here it is easy to return to the
city 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 atmosphere
whilst you enjoy the many charming restaurants and bistros scattered
around town.
(14, 42, 13)
STAY
Teruel’s Town Hall
Local Tourist Office
6, Plaza de los Amantes (Lover’s Square)
Telephone Number 978 62 41 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://turismo.teruel.net
1 0: 00 a . m .
(5, 4, 6)
We start our day in a very special way by visiting Los Amantes de
Teruel (Teruel’s Lovers). The Lovers’ complex offers you a walk through
their legend in the Mausoleum (5), Iglesia de San Pedro (St. Peter’s
th
Church) with its Mudéjar Tower and with its recently restored 14 century
cloister. Later on, drop by the medieval cisterns (6), which were built
below Torico Square to supply the town with water.
1 1: 3 0 a . m .
(8, 3, 2)
We continue our tour from Torico Square (8), one of the best-known
places in town. To discover more about Teruel’s Mudéjar Art, we will
first visit Torre del Salvador (St. Salvador’s Tower); climb the stairs to
the top and you will enjoy the magnificent panorama, which allows you
to appreciate the typical architecture of the town. Afterwards, we head
for 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 visit
later on.
13:15 p.m.
(23, 33)
At the foot of St. Martin’s Tower we walk down Andaquilla Slope and
arrive at Daroca Gate (23). This slope was the final obstacle Diego de
Marcilla thought he would have to overcome to be reunited with his
beloved Isabel, although by now you will know that it was not to be
so. Our walk downhill takes us to the Franciscanos (Franciscan church
and 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 rest
of the day with boosted spirits.
1 6: 0 0 p . m .
(45)
After lunch it is time to head to Dinópolis (45) and prepare to travel
back in time, to learn about the fantastic world of dinosaurs. Dinópolis
is a new concept combining the best of cultural, scientific and amusement
parks all in one wonderful package that is sure to surprise and entertain
both young and old.
Enjoy the tranquillity of Teruel at dusk as you wander through the town
and discover some of the delicious tapas
available at the local bars, restaurants
and cafes.
CIUDAD MUSEO
Welcome to Teruel. We would like
to invite you to visit our quiet,
friendly town. We have included two
walks to help you explore our town,
which once united Christians, Jews
and Muslims, and today shows the
results of more than eight centuries
of history. Our Mudejar Art, given
World Heritage status in 1986, is
the pride of Teruel and the legend
of the Lovers its passion.
Gastronomy will take up a good deal
of your visit. Besides our famous
Teruel Ham, the local speciality,
you will discover our cuisine, with
high-quality products that will leave
you very pleasantly surprised.
You will find a town with a rich
history and a bright future that will
leave a lasting impression on you.
To help you discover our town we
have made some suggestions, but
you can choose your own itinerary
depending on your free time and
your preferences.
In the Venerable Francés de Aranda Square (from which we can also
th
enter the Cathedral), you will see the 17 century Palacio Episcopal
(Episcopal Palace), where you will find the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum
of Sacred Art) (14), housing a collection of works from medieval times
together with valuable Renaissance and Baroque pieces. In this same
square you can see the remarkable façade of the Convento del Sagrado
Corazón (Sacred Heart Convent) (42). From there we walk to Fray
Anselmo Polanco Square. Later on, our next stop will be Casa de la
Comunidad (Community House) (13), a building from the Aragonese
Renaissance that houses the Museo Provincial (Provincial Museum), with
its interesting collections which will enlighten you about the traditional
culture of Teruel.
48-HOUR
TERUEL
The suggested tours have been
planned with the opening times of
the tourist sites in mind, but we
recommend that you check all
opening times before starting your
visit.
DAY T WO
10:00 a.m.
(7, 1, 38, 16, 39)
We begin our tour at the Santa María de Mediavilla Cathedral (7) with
its impressive bell tower, dome and Modernist façade (1). Inside the
Cathedral we can admire the ceiling, the gem of Teruel’s mudéjar
architecture.
In Cathedral Square we can find other buildings such as Casa del Dean
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(Dean’s House) (38), whose fountain dates back to the 16 century,
the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) (16) or the Escuela de Hostelería de
Aragón (Catering School of Aragón) (39)
1 1: 0 0 a . m .
(14, 42, 13)
In the Venerable Francés de Aranda Square (from which we can also
th
enter the Cathedral), you can see 17 century Episcopal Palace, where
you will find the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art) (14),
housing a collection of works from medieval times together with valuable
Renaissance and Baroque pieces. As we leave the museum we come
across a beautiful building, the Convento del Sagrado Corazón (Sacred
Heart Convent) (42). From there we can walk to Fray Anselmo Polanco
Square. Our next stop will be Casa de la Comunidad (Community House)
(13), a building of Aragonese Renaissance that houses the Provincial
Museum, with its interesting collections that will enlighten you about
the traditional culture of Teruel.
1 2: 3 0 a. m .
(20, 21, 19, 17, 18, 15)
At this point we head towards the part of the town where the best
preserved remains of the medieval wall can be found. Along our walk
we 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
th
(The Arches) aqueduct-viaduct dating from the 16 century (17) and
Portal de San Miguel (St. Michael’s Gate), also known as Portal de la
Traición (Treason Gate) (18). The Old Arrabal School – nowadays the
Provincial 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 help
us face the rest of the day.
1 6: 0 0 p . m .
(43)
We now head towards Alto Chacón archeological site. It is an ancient
Roman-Celtiberian settlement in the westernmost part of Teruel’s La
Muela hill, about 4 kilometres away from town, where an ancient wall
and the remains of rooms can still be seen in the main streets.
1 7: 0 0 p . m .
(44, 35)
As we stroll around the fields of Teruel, we can see the famous Muela
hill in Barrachina dry riverbed. Once in the village of Villaspesa, we
find El Salvador Church (44) a quirk of Teruel’s Modernist Art. If by
now 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 walk
along the town’s natural viewpoint. The restoration and illumination of
this 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)
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San Salvador 18 -century Baroque Church (3).
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.
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1 Cathedral Tower
16 Town Hall
32 Virgen del Carmen’s Chapel
2 St. Martín’s Tower
17 The Arches aqueduct-viaduct
33 Franciscans Church
3 El Salvador’s Church and Tower
18 St. Michael’s or Treason Gate
34 Teruel’s casino
4 St. Peter’s Church and Tower
19 La Lombardera Tower
35 El Ovalo Walk
5 The Lovers’ Mausoleum
20 El Rincon Tower
36 Marquis of Tosos Palace
6 Medieval water cisterns
21 Ambeles Tower
37 Marquis of la Cañada Palace
7 Saint Mary Cathedral
22 St Stephen’s Tower
38 Dean’s House
8 Torico Square
23 Daroca Gate and Andaquilla slope
39 Hotel and Catering Trading School
9 La Madrileña House
24 Public Library
of Aragón
10 Torico House
25 Seminary
40 Glorieta
11 Ferrán House
26 Las Claras Convent
41 Pedestrianised Viaduct
12 Bayo House
27 Carmelites Convent
42 Sacred Heart Convent
13 Community House (Provincial Museum) 28 Neo-mudéjar stairs
43 Alto Chacón archeological site
14 Episcopal Palace
44 El Salvador’s Church
29 La Merced’s Tower and Church
(Museum of Sacred Art)
30 St. Andrew’s Church
15 Provincial Historic Archive
31 St. Michael’s Church
(formerly Arrabal Schools)
(in the village of Villaspesa)
45 Dinópolis