The remains of the castle of Ariza stand on a mountain ridge overlooking the town. They have a triangular ground plan, at the foot of which the town grew, forming the current urban centre. Its situation from the defensive point of view is unbeatable, which is why it was later used in different conflicts.

Walking through Ariza we can locate the old quarters that divided the town in the Middle Ages: the Jewish quarter and the Moorish quarter, located inside and outside the limits of the wall, of which we still have vestiges today, such as the Arco de la Villa or Arco de Castilla.

The church of St. Mary, the main monument of the town, is a perfect example of the building typology of hallenkircheor hall plant, widely used in our territory during the 16th century.

Other outstanding monuments include the old hospital, the old church of San Pedro, already documented since the 13th century, the Palacio del Marqués, a building owned by the municipality that is still in use today, and the convent of San Francisco, located on the edge of the town, a Baroque construction from the 18th century.

Another interesting element is the cellar quarter, which today has about 80 cellars still standing, although it once had more than 150. Due to the large number of them in Ariza, the “cuberos” or craftsmen who made the vats and vats in the winery itself and who were used as containers to store the wine became indispensable.