Villa de Alpuente
Walled medieval town on the rock: gates, Alhama tower, Piedad church and town hall.
The town of Alpuente is the walled historic core of Alpuente, on the rock below the castle. It keeps the town gates, the Alhama tower, the Piedad church and the 16th-century town hall, with its loggia.
History
The town grew under the castle, closed by walls and gates. The 16th-century town hall, with its loggia, and the Alhama tower tell the municipal life of the mountain town.
What to see
The gates, the Alhama tower, the Piedad church and the town-hall loggia. Above waits the castle; outside, the Los Arcos aqueduct and the MUPAL museum.
Tips for your visit
- Walk the town on foot, in comfortable shoes.
- Start at the town-hall square.
- Leave the castle for the morning and the town for the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
What to see in the town of Alpuente?
Gates, Alhama tower, Piedad church and the 16th-century town hall.
What is the loggia?
The gallery of the 16th-century town hall, on the square.
How much time is needed?
A morning for the castle, the afternoon for the town and aqueduct.
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