Maluenda is a monumental town with an urban layout with Moorish roots that unfolds under the protection of the 9th century rammed-earth castle and its watchtower, popularly known as El Palomar. The castle is of Islamic origin, although archaeological remains show evidence of a possible earlier Celtiberian settlement. The tower is contemporary with the castle and was built by Muslim masters.

The town is one of the most interesting examples of the Mudejar phenomenon in Aragon, in which the best buildings of religious Mudejar architecture appear in areas with no Mudejar architecture at all. This was the case, for example, in Ateca, Tobed and Cervera de la Cañada.

With its trio of churches, Maluenda also shows that Mudejar art prevailed at all social levels and was fully accepted by medieval Aragonese society.

Other urban elements of great interest in the town include the 14th century arch that was closed with a gate and rake and formed part of the town’s defence; the convent of the Discalced Carmelites, and the hermitages – including those of Saints Gervasio and Protasio – due to their location on a vantage point with excellent views of the Jiloca valley.