Most beautiful village in Spain? | Alquézar (Aragón)
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Today we take a tour of one of Spain's most beautiful village, Alquézar, in Aragón. This beautiful medieval village was once a fortress in the IX century that has since been turned into a collegiate church. We'll visit the historic center and take a tour of the Collegiate Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I hope you enjoy!🏰
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Today we’re visiting Alquézar in Huesca, Aragón. One of Spain’s most beautiful villages...
What’s up guys? Patrick here, Tour Guide and Your Guide to Barcelona and more. If you’re new here, my channel is all about helping you get prepared for your next trip to Barcelona, or Spain in general, while uncovering to all those amazing places that this country has to offer! Today we’re heading outside of Barcelona, out of Catalonia to the region next door, Aragon. Specifically Alquezar, a magical town that seems like it’s frozen in time, the perfect place that I love to visit. So if you like the video check out some other that I have on my channel and don’t forget to subscribe to see more videos about what you can do to see the best of Barcelona and Spain as a whole!
Alquezar has been one of Spain’s most beautiful villages since 2015, and it’s easy to see why. The name comes from the Arabic Al-Qasr or Alcazar which was a fortress or castle. You might see these more in the south where Muslim influence lasted longer, so having an entire town with this name lets you know exactly what its purpose was in the past: a fortress.
The town dates back to the 9th century and was a military point under Jalaf Ibn Rasid to protect Barbastro from the Christian in the east. Taken by King Sancho Ramirez in the 11th century, the town began to expand and the fortress was turned into a collegiate church in 1099.
One of the four main entrances left to get inside of the city. Check it out.
All around Alquézar they have these things called callizos. Basically additions to the houses that added even more space. They say that what you could do was walk from one end of the town to the other without ever touching the ground.
During the Middle Ages the idea of witches really scared a lot of people and as a form of protection, wild boars 🐗 hooves were placed above the entrances of many homes to keep their spells away. You can still find some of these hanging on houses!
The thing you have to do is visit the Collegiate Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was remodeled in the 16th century but was originally consecrated in the 11th century. It’s cloister dates to the 14th century and has some really great artwork within. Tours are lead daily throughout at a price of just 2.5€!
What you’ll find on the inside is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and even Mudéjar style architecture, something not very common in a lot if these churches in the area.
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed a little tour of Alquezar. If you liked the video don’t forget to hit the thumbs up and subscribe for more videos about some of Spain’s best villages and towns!
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Visiting Aragon for the first time next month can't wait. Driving from Dublin
You’ll have a great time!
The architecture is amazing!
It really is! Great town, you would love it!
Wow the cloister of the church is so beautiful!
The cloister was awesome and the art work was even better! I’m working on a new video of another town, and the cloister is even better!
Cool landscape and structures, thanks for intro.
You’re welcome!
I used to live in Huesca Province, where Alquézar is located. I lived so close by yet didnt have the opportunity to visit that wonderful village. Thanks for showing this!!
You’re welcome! It’s shame you didn’t make it over there. The historic part was really nice but it looks like the nature and sport aspect are what really makes it famous. I plan on going back as soon as I get the chance to check it out! Where did you live in Huesca?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona I lived in Huesca Capital for about 11 months, but had the opportunity to travel to other parts of the province. My favourite is Jaca, in the pyrenees. It was the old capital of the Kingdom of Aragon. If I may, I also suggest you check out Torla, the gateway to the Ordesa National Park, Canfranc station, Benasque and Aínsa.
Always open to suggestions! I have actually been to Aínsa a few times, lovely little town. I wanted to dona video this summer as well, but only did Alquézar and Roda de Isábena. Ainsa and Lanuza are next up. And now Jaca! Thanks for the recommendations!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona the entire Aragón region is just breath-taking. I'm currently in Teruel. Give me a heads up when you drop by.
It really is! A lot of history. I’ll definitely let you know!
Hi Patrick, thanks for uploading. Really pretty town. The cloister columns so beautiful and all the houses in stone. I'm tentatively looking at villages inland from Valencia to retire to. Greetings from Ireland
Thanks Jim! Yeah, it was a beautiful place to walk around. Many more like it! Any recommendations for Valencian towns?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona well my choice would be self serving and not really a recommendation on my part,as I can't get any footage of a village called Losa del Obispo, it's about 6km from Chulilla ( perhaps better known)
Very cool!
What is the population. What kinds of jobs they do , are people moving in or out of it. Nice restaurants or not?
Winters cold or hot
Patrick, the hoofs are goats, Cabra
Alquézar=/Alkasr/= in Arabic the palace.
Exactly! What a cool concept for the name and an amazing town. There are quite a few Spanish words taken from the Arabic.