Teruel City Tour: Towers, Churches and a Curious Museum

Castle of Carlist origin that was the protagonist of several battles that led it to be almost completely destroyed. It is now a walled hermitage with views of the mountains.
The best thing to do in Cantavieja is to take a one-hour guided tour of the castle and visit the main points of interest in the village, such as the porticoed square, the church, the town hall and the Carlist museum.
To make the guided tour it is necessary to email [email protected] indicating day, time, number of people and telephone number.
There is space to park the car in the streets of the village.

The next stop on the way is the city of Teruel, to walk through the historic centre and admire the towers, churches and aqueducts.

Legend has it that Juan Martínez de Marcilla and Isabel de Segura were two young people who loved each other but could not get married because her father refused because of her economic condition.
Juan promised to return after five years working and with money, but on his return she had married. When Juan arrives, he asks her to kiss her, but she refuses, so he dies of sadness. When Isabel sees his corpse, she kisses him and dies on the spot.
This story from the 13th century has served as inspiration for several literary works and to place the mausoleum of both young men in the museum. The entrance ticket also gives access to the church of San Pedro and the tower.
Open Hours: Every day: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 20:00.

It's time for lunch in the historic centre of Teruel and there's nothing better than to do it in this charming restaurant.
Its specialities are regional dishes including ham and cheese with the Teruel designation of origin.
The cuisine is its forte, with products such as salmon or octopus. To finish off lunch, the homemade desserts deserve a mention, especially the cheesecake and carrot cake.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 13:00 - 17:00, 20:00 - 0:00. Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00.

A meeting point for locals, this oval square is surrounded by bars and restaurants, where the atmosphere is lively both day and night.
Old buildings with their porticoes provide terraces for a drink and a bite to eat. In the basement of the square are the two medieval cisterns from the 15th century that used to keep water in the city.

A small cathedral where the main feature is the elaborate ceiling of the central nave, where Mudejar art has left its great mark.
The visit can be on your own or guided. The latter is the one that will allow you to learn about the history of the Mudejars in Teruel and to take a close look at the details of the wooden ceiling of the church, with its paintings and Islamic scenes.
The entrance to the cathedral also includes the small museum of sacred art.
Open Hours: From 1 June to 31 October, Monday to Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 20:00. Sundays: 16:00 - 20:00. From 1 November to 31 May, Monday to Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 19:00. Sundays: 16:00 - 19:00.

This great work of engineering does not date back to the Romans, as is the case in other parts of Spain, but was built during the 16th century.
Its function was to bring water from a nearby spring, as the medieval cisterns located in the Plaza de El Torico were not able to supply the whole city.

One of the last stops in Teruel is this tower, which represents an icon of the city and of Mudejar art, to the extent that together with the cathedral and the church of San Pedro they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its exterior is worked in detail with arched windows, tiles and brick, making it a true work of art in the open air.
You can access its interior where there is an interpretation centre of the history of the tower and the city, an audiovisual and of course the 360 degree views of the historic centre of Teruel. You have to climb more than 100 steps to reach the top of the tower!
Open Hours: Every day: 11:00 - 14:00, 16:30 - 19:30. In August, Easter and public holidays: 10:00- 14:00, 16:00 - 20:00. November, December and January: 11:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 18:30.

Beautiful staircase that bridges the gap between the city centre and the Escalinata park.
Built with brick and decorated with ceramics and wrought iron, it is inspired by the Mudejar art present in the city. In the middle of the staircase is a fountain in honour of the lovers of Teruel.
If you have reduced mobility, there is a lift next to the staircase to go up to the historic centre.

What could be better than dining in the Plaza de El Torrico. This traditional restaurant offers a good and plentiful menu at lunchtime and à la carte dishes in the evening.
Highlights include starters such as potatoes with melted cheese from Albarracín and main courses such as roast trout stuffed with ham, lamb ribs from Teruel or lamb shoulder.
For dessert, you can order the Amantes de Teruel, a cheese tartlet with puff pastry, walnuts, sultanas and almonds.
Open Hours: All days 10:00 - 22:30.

In the historic centre of the city and only a few metres walk from the main attractions, it is a small hotel with excellent service. It is housed in an old church tower.
Its modern and spacious rooms and the details that simulate the mudejar art invite you to relax completely. In the morning, you can enjoy a full breakfast buffet.