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Albarracin, Secrets and legends

1. Albarracin, Secrets and legends

On this guided tour we will get to know Albarracín in a close and familiar way, in addition to being official guides we are people rooted in the Sierra de Albarracín. Our mission is that you live a unique experience, we are not only going to talk about its history but we will know in depth how its inhabitants live, their traditions and customs, We will discover the streets and squares of this beautiful city and we will take a tour of the history, legends and peculiarities of Albarracín. We will start in the Plaza Mayor, with its Town Hall and Corner Balcony, Portal street with the Community House and the Rincón del Abanico and Portal del Agua. We will walk along Calle Azagra, Calle del Chorro, which are very picturesque streets to get to know the traditional architecture of Albarracín, and of course we will see that all the houses in Albarracín are not red, what color will the house of the Navarro and Arzuriaga be? We will discover very curious details about the shields of noble families, which show us curious characteristics of the families and we will look at the curious animals that the doors have. What is that? lizards? We will continue the tour with different panoramic views, from which we can see the bend of the Guadalaviar River, as well as its walls and watchtowers..., we will go outside the walls and visit the most famous house in Albarracín, known as the Julianeta House, Do you know why it is known like that? We will finish very close to the Plaza Mayor, in the viewpoint of the cathedral with magnificent views of the wall

Albarracín Monumental and Pérez Toyuela House Museum

2. Albarracín Monumental and Pérez Toyuela House Museum

We will visit Albarracín with official guides from Albarracín and Teruel who will accompany you through the most notable and important monuments, with a historical introduction in the Plaza Mayor, and starting from there you will tour the medieval streets of this beautiful city. Great recognitions obtained such as being declared a National Monument since June 22, 1961, Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts since 1997 and currently proposed to be declared a World Heritage Site. The most original architecture of Albarracín will surprise the visitor with its original and ancestral architecture such as the Casa de la Julianeta, Rincón del Abanico or Casa Azagra. But, by far, the most showy and proof of great economies and fortunes of the eighteenth century are noble houses with their coats of arms, with an explanation of decorative features both wrought iron and pine eaves. Some of them like: Casa de los Monterde y Antillón, Casa Navarro y Arzuriaga, Pérez y Toyuela or the old Episcopal Palace . The Plaza Mayor with its Renaissance Town Hall, corner balcony and Castilian balconies unify all streets. Let's not forget architecture and religious temples such as Santa María, Iglesia de Santiago, ex-convent ofEscolapios, Catedral and Virgen del Carmen are some examples of churches that we will see outside. An emblem of the city: the ostentatious Wall that hugs the City together, without forgetting the panoramic views of the Guadalaviar River. Of her the only two of the original four: Portal de Molina and Portal del Agua. Throughout the guided tour you will see the monuments of houses belonging to important families of the Albarracín from the 17th to the 18th century, religious temples and legends, and to this we add, optionally, the interior of the Pérez and Toyuela House-Museum. We assure you that you will live a journey through time when you combine the streets of Albarracín with the interior of a House Museum that preserves the original furniture, belongings, decoration and clothing of those who lived in this magical place.

Teruel: Night History and Heritage Tour

3. Teruel: Night History and Heritage Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through Teruel with our official guides from Teruel and Albarracín. This guided tour offers more than just historical insights; it delves into the city's rich tapestry of legends and curiosities, making your experience truly unique. Wander through the most characteristic streets of Teruel, shrouded in mystery as our guides share enigmatic explanations. From well-known legends to hidden curiosities, you'll discover the city's secrets in a new light. A different route than the daytime one...we focus on its legends and curiosities that will make you discover a different Teruel. Discover Teruel hidden in its lesser-known details.

Sunset Albarracín Monumental and Pérez Toyuela House Museum

4. Sunset Albarracín Monumental and Pérez Toyuela House Museum

The essence of the guided tour is the same as that of the day tour. We focus on the history, architecture and curiosities of Albarracín, we walk through the beautiful streets of this dream city, as well as its most beautiful and original corners. We will visit Albarracín with official guides from Albarracín and Teruel who will accompany you through the most notable and important monuments, with a historical introduction in the Plaza Mayor, and starting from there you will tour the medieval streets of this beautiful city. Great recognitions obtained such as being declared a National Monument since June 22, 1961, Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts since 1997 and currently proposed to be declared a World Heritage Site. The most original architecture of Albarracín will surprise the visitor with its original and ancestral architecture such as the Casa de la Julianeta, Rincón del Abanico or Casa Azagra. But, by far, the most showy and proof of great economies and fortunes of the eighteenth century are noble houses with their coats of arms, with an explanation of decorative features both wrought iron and pine eaves. Some of them like: Casa de los Monterde y Antillón, Casa Navarro y Arzuriaga, Pérez y Toyuela or the old Episcopal Palace . The Plaza Mayor with its Renaissance Town Hall, corner balcony and Castilian balconies unify all streets. Let's not forget architecture and religious temples such as Santa María, Iglesia de Santiago, ex-convent ofEscolapios, Catedral and Virgen del Carmen are some examples of churches that we will see outside. An emblem of the city: the ostentatious Wall that hugs the City together, without forgetting the panoramic views of the Guadalaviar River. Of her the only two of the original four: Portal de Molina and Portal del Agua. Throughout the guided tour you will see the monuments of houses belonging to important families of the Albarracín from the 17th to the 18th century, religious temples and legends, and to this we add, optionally, the interior of the Pérez and Toyuela House-Museum. We assure you that you will live a journey through time when you combine the streets of Albarracín with the interior of a House Museum that preserves the original furniture, belongings, decoration and clothing of those who lived in this magical place.

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The tour of the town and how well the guide conveyed the history of Albarracin to us

Formidable tour with Mariajo as guide, well explained and very enjoyable