Albocàsser

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Located in L’Alt Maestrat in the province of Castellón, Albocàsser is the perfect place for a getaway steeped in history. As you wander the streets you’ll be whisked back centuries while local caves and rock shelters are home to exceptional examples of rock art, painted by our ancestors. Come and discover a magical place where you can soak up all sorts of culture.

Albocàsser: what to see

The layout of Albocàsser centre hasn’t changed since medieval times. The town used to be home to a 13th century medieval fortress, which has almost entirely disappeared, apart from a number of additional buildings which are still standing: La Fonteta Tower, the Castle Ruins and the Walls of Albocàsser.

The castle used to belong to the Knights Templar. Nowadays, its ruins can be seen integrated into the town centre and some stretches of the wall are now part of other buildings. The next sight for you to visit is La Asunción Parish Church and San Juan Chapel, a small Gothic work of art.

As you wander around Albocàsser, you will start to notice pretty ceramic altars and old coats of arms decking interesting façades. Make sure you have your camera ready.

If you venture a little further outside the centre, you can visit San Pedro Mártir Chapel, La Virgen de la Esperanza Chapel and San Miguel Chapel. Put together a route to see them all and make sure you stop off to see 15th century L’Alfalsar Tower too.

Take your time to admire beautiful San Pablo Chapel Hospice, whose architecture combines medieval and Baroque styles. And to complete your list of things to do in Albocàsser, we’d recommend exploring Valltorta Gasulla Cultural Park, which is home to incredible heritage, namely the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Peninsular Basin, which has been listed World Heritage by UNESCO.

The cultural park straddles Albocàsser, Ares del Maestrat, Benassal, Catí, Les Coves de Vinromà, Tírig and Vilar de Canes, destinations where different examples of rock art have been discovered like Cingle de L’Ermità and Cova Gran del Puntal. And make sure you don’t forget to visit the trenches and bulwarks which were used in times of war. It’s time to start planning a few days in Albocàsser!

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