Hybrid and Borderland: Mudéjar Villages
The imprint of Islamic presence remains visible today in language, landscape and, especially, in the urban layout of many Aragonese towns.
This route explores how, from the early 12th century to the 17th century, Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities shared the territory, giving rise to complex and nuanced urban spaces.
DATE OF VISIT: 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE VISIT: €5 per person
10.00 a.m. Fréscano. The route begins at the hermitage of Our Lady of La Huerta and reveals an urban layout closely linked to water. The visit ends at the Water Museum, housed in the former palace of the Dukes of Villahermosa.
12.30 p.m. Torrellas. A walk through streets of Islamic layout introduces visitors to Torrellas’ medieval past. Highlights include the tower of the Church of Saint Martin of Tours and the remains of the Moorish and Jewish quarters.
4.30 p.m. Tarazona. The visit showcases Tarazona’s medieval splendour. Monuments such as the Cathedral of Santa María de la Huerta, the Church of La Magdalena and the Mudéjar mosque of Tórtoles illustrate the importance of Mudéjar art in the city.
Special stop:
Local bakery in Torrellas and Tarazona
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