What to do in Alquézar?
The new way to discover Alquézar live, a game to find the most interesting corners, solve puzzles and learn interesting facts about its history without even realizing it. At your leisure, without schedules or reservations. From the moment you start, you will have 12 hours to finish (it won't take you more than 2), being able to stop to rest, have a drink...
Discover Alquézar in a special way
It's clear that if you visit Alquézar you won't miss its small hermitages or its impressive viewing point... But did you know that in the town there is a "esconjuradero" (a place to ward off storms)? You know, those little details that few people know about, and that open your eyes like truck wheels.
Experience in Alquézar
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What to see in Alquézar
The best way to discover Alquézar and its history is with our experience. A unique activity that will allow you to tour the town while discovering its curiosities and secrets in a fun way and at your own pace.
Even so, here are some essentials
Church of St. Michael
Located at one end of Alquézar, it was built between 1681 and 1708 on the site of a previous temple.
Collegiate church of Santa Maria
Gothic church from the 16th century, it was declared a National Monument in 1931 and offers spectacular views of the town.
Portal
A Gothic arch decorated with the town's coat of arms is the best-preserved entrance to the old part of the town.
History of Alquezar
The history of Alquézar begins in the Arab era, when a fortress was built in 802 to protect Barbastro from the Christians. In 1065, Sancho Ramírez conquered the place, making it a key fortress during the Reconquista. Over time, Alquézar ceased to be a military point to become an important ecclesiastical and commercial centre.
The town reached its peak between the 16th and 18th centuries, when the Collegiate Church, the upper floor of the cloister and the Church of San Miguel were built, enriching its artistic and architectural heritage.
Alquezar Castle
Alquézar Castle was built in the 9th century by Jalaf ibn Rasid, on top of a rock. Although little remains of the original fortress, its location is impressive, with incredible views of the Vero River and the surrounding landscapes. When King Sancho Ramírez reconquered it, he fortified it, making it a key place during the Reconquista.
The entrance to the castle, surrounded by a battlemented wall, leads to a large Gothic door with a 15th century relief, with images of Saints Nunila and Alodia.
Inside, you can see the ruins of the watchtower, a cistern and the tower of the exorcism, which is next to the Collegiate church. This place not only tells the military and religious history of Alquézar, but is also an ideal place to enjoy the beauty and charm of the town.
