バルベルデデジュカル周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

What to see at the archaeological site: Roman Forum: Political and commercial center. Judicial Basilica: Space for the administration of justice. Nymphaeum: Monumental fountain with sculptural decoration. Cisterns: Large reservoirs beneath the forum square. Hanging Houses: Dwellings partially suspended over the cliff, precursors to the famous hanging houses of Cuenca. Roman Baths: Visible from the outside. Church of La Sey: Built with Roman materials, a blend of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.

Valeria is a Roman city located in the province of Cuenca (Castilla-La Mancha), in the municipality of Las Valeras, on the gorge of the Gritos River. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the Meseta Central plateau and preserves a very complete Roman forum, as well as other urban elements characteristic of Roman Hispania.

In 1941, at the initiative of the poet Federico Muelas, this monument was built to replace the old iron cross. It is a monolith located 3 kilometers from the town on the way to La Nava, where the poet Jorge Manrique was mortally wounded (1479). It is constructed from stone belonging to the Giraldo of Cuenca Cathedral. The monument has two coats of arms on each side and a central iron cross. It bears an inscription that reads: "Here Jorge Manrique fell mortally wounded fighting for the unity of Spain." At the foot of the monolith, you can see a space intended for a casket containing Jorge Manrique's verses, including the famous "A la Muerte de su Padre" (On the Death of his Father). In 2021, the monument was restored, consisting of cleaning the stone, refurbishing the stairs, and replacing the bollards.

The Hermitage of St. Catherine and the Necropolis in the Roman town of Valeria are two historical sites of great interest. The hermitage, dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, is known for its architecture and religious significance. The necropolis, on the other hand, offers a fascinating insight into Roman burial practices and contains ancient tombs and artifacts that reflect life and death in that era.

The Castillo de Garcimuñoz gives its name to the town itself and is the most impressive element in the center at the point you reach the town. Basically since it sticks out from the rest of the houses in the village!

To the south of the town of Valeria and thanks to a street that takes you to the car park, from this point you can see from afar what used to be a Romanesque town and that currently only its ruins can be seen. Since the old town is located on top of a hill, the views are very beautiful.

Joining the towns of Valeria and Valera de Abajo, this marvelous path runs along the gorge of the Gritos river through a dreamlike landscape. With a total length of about 7 km, you can choose to start at either end and cover the distance that you most want, without a doubt the complete route is the most picturesque.

Built under the order of Garcimuñoz, a knight who accompanied King Alfonso VIII on his conquering crusade, the castle has passed through various owners in the following centuries until, in the 18th century, the Church of San Juan Bautista was built within its walls and use as a graveyard. It has recently been restored to enable it to be visited by the public and a sample of very picturesque sculptural structures that were inspired by nature has been inaugurated inside the parade ground.