Top sigths of Spain
The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … OpenChapters of the guide to Alcala del Jucar
Attractions and active leisure
Do you prefer venues with a calm and intimate atmosphere? In this case, Torres Bar is the right place to visit. This bar offers a rich choice of popular cocktails and wine. Torres is also famous for its seafood dishes – this is an excellent destination for a late dinner. Dishes with mussels and octopuses are particularly delicious at Torres. If you don’t like wine, the bar can offer the most delicious beer … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Alcala del Jucar can hardly please fashionistas and shopaholics. There are no trendy boutiques and large shopping malls here. Small specialty shops are the only places where tourists can shop in this town. They sell not only interesting souvenirs but also the best regionally sourced delicatessen. Many tourists choose to buy premium jamon and different kinds of sausages produced at local farms. You will have an … Open
Cultural excursion through Alcala del Jucar - things to see
There is one more attraction not far from the church – Casa del Corregidor. This is a gorgeous villa that was restored and turned into a museum dedicated to medieval shields. It is interesting to visit this exhibition because it is quite large. The original museum is one of the most unusual cultural centers in the region. Finally, don’t forget to take a look at an old Roman bridge, El Puente Romano. Despite … Open
Alcala del Jucar sightseeing
When planning a vacation to Spain, consider visiting the small town of Alcala del Jucar. This is an incredibly attractive settlement that has quite an unusual planning and street layout. If you look at the town from a bird’s eye view, the town has a crescent shape. All streets end in the same place at the hill, exactly where the old castle is located. Tourists might wonder how these houses keep standing on the … Open