"Alarcon" Alarcón by barbskie

Alarcón Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 39 photos

A walled village in the south of Cuenca province, built to a medieval plan and well preserved. The village has four 'must-see' churches and a castle where Don Juan Manuel wrote most of his works. The hill where the village is situated seems to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. It was conquered by the Romans, converted into a fortress by the Arabs and conquered back by Alfonso VIII. The enclosing ramparts are one of the best known and most complete defence systems existing in the country today.

The castle was built by Alfonso VIII on the site of an earlier Arab castle.
Worthy of a mention in the village is the Don Juan Manuel Square which is home to the Town Hall and St.John's Church. There are numerous other historical buildings scattered throughout the village. Spaning the river are two bridges, both of Arab construction built on older, Roman ones.

Last visit to Alarcón: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Oct 8, 2007
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Reviews (7)

Parador Hotels (1)

This parador hotel is in a castle of a Moorish medieval origin in the 8th century, renovated into a modern-historical... more travel advice

The Gorge Path Things to Do (6)

The route gets closer to the history and the natural environment of Alarcon village. Allong the path, architectural... more travel advice

Torre del Canavate Things to Do (6)

This tower was built in the 14th century , sorrounded by a wall which defended the access to the Alarchoncillos... more travel advice

Torre de los Alarchoncillos Things to Do (6)

This particular structure was carried out like the other tower by Don Juan Manuel, the Infante of Castille. It was a... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Oct 14, 2007

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Comments (3)

freddie18 Dec 10, 2008 at 4:55 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips of Alarcon. This is what I like in a place, the architectural designs of the buildings especially the old ones. Thanks Julz.
Dyesebel Oct 24, 2007 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Haha,bilis mo mag rate ha;) di pa nga tapos;) alam mo ba bilang na bilang ko ang mga pictures;) hahaha!Tipid ko 'no?!
cbeaujean Oct 14, 2007 at 10:29 AM Report Abuse

don't forget the view from parador!thanks for your info and visit on my homepage!