ビリェナのおすすめランニングルート

You can still find some pretty old buildings and authentic Spanish life here. However, it's a bit more difficult to find a restaurant on Mondays.

Villena is a jewel of inland Alicante, perfect for a cultural, historical, and gastronomic getaway. Monuments and Heritage Atalaya Castle: A 12th-century Almohad fortress, a symbol of the city. It offers spectacular views and guided tours. Church of Santiago: With its spiral columns, it is one of the most unique examples of Levantine Gothic architecture. Church of Santa María: A blend of Gothic and Baroque styles. Chapí Theatre: A cultural landmark with a program of music, theatre, and dance. Town Hall and Santiago Square: The heart of the historic center.

Church of Santa María (Villena) This church was built in the 16th century on the site of the former main Muslim mosque of Villena, at which time it became the church of El Rabal, the suburb outside the medieval walls of Villena.

Built by the Almohads in the 12th century on San Cristóbal Hill as a defensive fortress on the border between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. The inner wall and the two lower floors of the keep date from the Almohad period, featuring vaults unique in Spain, along with those of Biar Castle. In the 15th century, the two upper floors and the outer wall with twelve turrets were added. Conquered by James I in 1240. Residence of Don Juan Manuel (author of El Conde Lucanor). It participated in conflicts such as the War of the Spanish Succession, the Revolt of the Brotherhoods, and the Peninsular War. Declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931 and a Site of Cultural Interest.

Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, it is one of the most important Gothic-Renaissance examples in the Valencian Community. It is strongly influenced by Catalan Gothic, acquiring a more monumental character in this temple.

This church was built in the 16th century on the site of the old Muslim main mosque of Villena, at which time it became the church of El Rabal, the suburb outside the medieval walls of Villena.

Beautiful old town, laid out on the slopes below the castle. Small, steep alleys with stair landings make the approach "interesting", but that also creates the flair! :-) Highly recommended!

The city of Villena, in the province of Alicante, is well worth a stop. Its old town has been declared a historic-artistic site and it is not surprising, since the town houses one of the most important Gothic ensembles in the Valencian Community, as well as a castle of Almohad origin. In addition, its archaeological museum contains the treasure of Villena, an impressive set of pieces of gold and other precious metals from the Bronze Age.