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In the beautiful and tourist town of Alquézar, province of Huesca, is located between deep ravines of the Sierra de Guara, the Collegiate Castle of Santa María la Mayor and the medieval hamlet of the monumental town of Alquézar, both declared Historic-Artistic Sites.
It emerged as a Muslim fortress erected in the 9th century, by Halaf B. Rasid, in order to prevent the entry of Christians from the north. In this building an independent waliato of the Huesca cora was based, right on the border with Christian territories. The current building was rebuilt after the conquest of the Catholic kings.
The fortification is protected by a large wall in the form of a broken line, reinforced by pointed battlements and towers on the south and west sides. The other two flanks are impossible to access, since they are surrounded by grandiose cliffs and the Vero River.
In addition to having this attraction, the town of Alquézar has other tourist attractions. Its urban center exudes history in every corner and enjoying the medieval charm of its streets and houses is priceless. It also has several museums with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque works.
The environment of the Sierra de Guara Natural Park offers many alternatives for lovers of nature and adventure sports: canyoning, climbing, excursions on foot, horseback or by bicycle.
Alquézar is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoying its monuments, streets and medieval buildings, as well as its landscapes, gastronomy and people.
