Alpartir: "The gift"
Alpartir, located a few kilometres from La Almunia de Doña Godina, is in a privileged enclave in the Sierra de Algairén. Its name, according to some research, derives from Arabic and means “the gift” or “that is near the river”, referring, in any case, to a place of great scenic beauty.
The town is named after one of the most important figures of our territory in medieval times, Fray Martín de Alpartir. Born in 1380, he was an outstanding religious historian, commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and secretary to Pope Benedict XIII or “Papa Luna”.
Evidence of the importance of Alpartir in medieval times can be seen in the remains of the Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, an ogee arch in the Plaza Constitución, as well as the ruins of the Franciscan Recollect convent of San Cristóbal, just a few kilometres from the town.
Alpartir, located a few kilometres from La Almunia de Doña Godina, is in a privileged enclave in the Sierra de Algairén. Its name, according to some research, derives from Arabic and means “the gift” or “that is near the river”, referring, in any case, to a place of great scenic beauty.
The town is named after one of the most important figures of our territory in medieval times, Fray Martín de Alpartir. Born in 1380, he was an outstanding religious historian, commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and secretary to Pope Benedict XIII or “Papa Luna”.
Evidence of the importance of Alpartir in medieval times can be seen in the remains of the Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, an ogee arch in the Plaza Constitución, as well as the ruins of the Franciscan Recollect convent of San Cristóbal, just a few kilometres from the town.
Mudejar culture
Although there are no monumental buildings, the Mudejar culture can be perceived when we walk through the streets and observe the landscape. The Islamic heritage can be seen in the construction techniques, the irrigation mechanisms and the urban layout: the houses are organised in a narrow plot defined by the sinuosity of the urban planning, favouring intimacy and discretion.
The main monument is the church of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a 16th century masonry construction. Other elements of note are the pilón, a Renaissance fountain of ashlar stone with a trough, the chapels of San Clemente and the Virgen del Pilar and the chapel of the Virgen del Carmen.
Although in general the trades carried out by the Mudejar population were mainly linked to architecture, agriculture and all those actions involving the transformation and use of resources are also noteworthy. The most important products in Alpartir are oil and almonds. It is well worth visiting the town during the flowering season.
Although there are no monumental buildings, the Mudejar culture can be perceived when we walk through the streets and observe the landscape. The Islamic heritage can be seen in the construction techniques, the irrigation mechanisms and the urban layout: the houses are organised in a narrow plot defined by the sinuosity of the urban planning, favouring intimacy and discretion.
The main monument is the church of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a 16th century masonry construction. Other elements of note are the pilón, a Renaissance fountain of ashlar stone with a trough, the chapels of San Clemente and the Virgen del Pilar and the chapel of the Virgen del Carmen.
Although in general the trades carried out by the Mudejar population were mainly linked to architecture, agriculture and all those actions involving the transformation and use of resources are also noteworthy. The most important products in Alpartir are oil and almonds. It is well worth visiting the town during the flowering season.
More information
Town Hall: 976 812 336
http://www.alpartir.es/
Association for the Integral Development of Valdejalón and Campo de Cariñena fedivalca.org
VISIT ALPARTIR
976 633 296
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Region of Valdejalón
www.valdejalon.es
Territorio Mudéjar Network
The city council has been a full member of Territ estate Territ percibible since April 2022.
Projects Territorio Mudéjar in Alpartir
Pedagogy | See project
Mudetrad project | See project
Podcast | See project
Mudéjar didactic, the guide | See project
“Circular” Family walks | See project
