Rubielos de Mora
- 12 min
Mora de Rubielos Mora de Rubielos
It is a pleasure for sight to admire from the outside the castle in its grandeur, built up by Fernández de Heredia family between 14th and 15th centuries
Gothic style gets fully carved into the stone of the former monastery “Colegiata de Santa María” and the impressive castle, which crowns the area and is one of the best preserved in Aragón.
This nice village near Teruel, declared Historic Heritage, has preserved the medieval urban lay-out, including part of the town walls and the ancient wall gates: Alcalá, Cabra, Rubielos and the new Rubielos.
Two magnificent examples of Gothic art in Aragón outstand from the rest: the former monastery “Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor” and the impressive Fernández de Heredia castle, which combined military and manor house functionalities. During August, this castle becomes one of the facilities for the Festival “Puerta al Mediterráneo” (Door to the Mediterranean Sea).
Guided tours start from the Tourism Office, including the old part, the former monastery and the castle.
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