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Teruel town, Aragon

13 Plaza Carlos Castel, Teruel, Aragón

Description

Teruel is the capital of the namesake province, in the southern third of Aragon. It is known for the wealth of its Mudejar architecture and surrounding archaeological sites (Celtiberians and then Roman settlements), harsh climate and cured ham (jamón serrano). The main sights include the Torre del Salvador (14h century, Mudejar style), the Catedral de Santa María de Teruel, various churches also in Mudejar style including that of San Pedro with the Mausoleum of the Lovers of Teruel (refer to separate activity review), the aqueduct crossing the town (Los Arcos), the Plaza del Torico, the Provincial Museum of Teruel.

Access & Transport

The closest large city is Valencia, 140km away on the A-23. Zaragoza is 170km to the north.

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

Teruel isn't well known outside of Spain and seldom features on country-level itineraries. However, bloggers and reviewers praise the wealth of monuments with the famed Mudejar style that can be seen in many towns in Aragon. The Torre de El Salvador (and other towers), Escalinata del Óvalo, Mausoleum of the Amantes de Teruel and the Provincial Museum come up top in terms of recommended sights / attractions. The lively Plaza del Torico is recommended for a drink or meal.

Environmental & Social

The main activities in the city have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy

Conclusion

Interesting town with plenty to see and not overly commercialized, probably due to its rather remote location - this also means it is best recommended for road trippers with cultural inclinations rather than travellers looking to blitz and tick off regional or national highlights.

Key positive

Several sights and attractions in a compact area

Not busy with tourists

Key negative

No unmissable regional sight

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:3h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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