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| Teruel | ||
| region | Aragon | |
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| Residents | 36.240 (2020) | |
| height | 915 m | |
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Teruel is the capital of the province of the same name, it has around 35,000 inhabitants and is located in the autonomous region Aragon. The rivers come together in Teruel Alfambra and Guadalaviar to the Turiawhich flows into the Mediterranean Sea after around 200 km near Valencia.
background
The area around Teruel was already settled by the Iberians, after whom the Romans took over. The Moors ruled here in the 8th century. After their expulsion in the 12th century, Teruel was Christianized. In 1347 Teruel received city rights.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Teruel airport (Aeródromo de Teruel, Plataforma Aeroportuaria Teruel).
The airport is about 10 km northwest of the city and also serves as a Aircraft graveyard.
By train
- 2 railway station
By bus
In the street
mobility
Tourist Attractions
After the areas ruled by the Moors were recaptured by the Spaniards, there were still a number of Muslims among their inhabitants. The Mudejar art they created mixes elements of Islamic architecture with those of European art. In 1986 a number of structures were built Mudejar architectural style Listed on the World Heritage List, including the tower of the Cathedral of Teruel, some other towers and monasteries.
- 1 Teruel Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de Teruel).Teruel Cathedral.
- 2 Torre de San Martin, Torre de San Martín, Calle San Martín, 1, 44001 Teruel.
- 3 Mausoleo de los Amantes de Teruel Mausoleum of the Lovers
- 4 Escalinata del Óvalo
- 5 Acueducto de los Arcos
- 6 Tower of Iglesia de San Salvador (Torre de la iglesia del Salvador, Tower of the Church of San Salvador).
- 9 Viaducto de Fernando Hué
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 2 Puerta Muralla (Apartamentos Turísticos Puerta Muralla)
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.teruel.es - Teruel official website
