Understanding a Style: The Origins
How did Mudéjar art emerge? Why did it become one of the most distinctive styles in Aragon?
These itineraries explain why the style was so highly valued in medieval times and how it has been preserved to the present day.
DATE OF VISIT: 20 September 2026
10.00 a.m. Illueca. The itinerary begins at the Palace of the Luna family, birthplace of Benedict XIII, internationally known as Pope Luna. The site provides essential context for understanding the building’s architecture and the surrounding urban landscape.
12.30 p.m. Villarroya de la Sierra. From the parish church, the walk continues through a beautifully preserved historic centre to the upper part of the village, where the King’s Castle and Queen’s Castle stand, illustrating the relationship between defensive architecture and urban form.
4.30 p.m. Torralba de Ribota. The visit focuses on the Church of San Félix, one of the finest examples of a Mudéjar church-fortress. Its imposing presence and excellent state of preservation make Torralba de Ribota a key stop.
Special stop:
Local bakery in Illueca and Villaroya de la Sierra
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