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The Lower Gate is the most emblematic entrance to Daroca and one of the most impressive defensive monuments in Aragon. Its two robust towers flank a large arch that, in addition to serving as a passageway, also facilitated the drainage of water during periods of heavy rain. Built between the 13th and 16th centuries, it reflects the military and architectural evolution of the city, with Gothic and Renaissance elements such as the gallery of arches and the imperial coat of arms of Charles V. Today, restored, it houses the Center for Daroca Studies and is a must-see for those exploring the city's walls and historic streets.

This Castle corresponds to the Major Castle of Daroca, of Muslim origin and built in the 11th Century.

Its location is on the track from Atea to Murero, this track is highly recommended if we want to avoid the road that connects these towns.

The rich history of Daroca, from a Celtiberian town to a Roman city, and later from an Arab enclave to an important town in the kingdom of Aragon, is manifested in the variety of monuments and historical vestiges that it preserves in its urban center. Churches, fountains, mines, and, especially, the wall and the Mayor castle, transport you to the fascinating past of this Aragonese town.

Surprising Daroca and its buildings and history, worth a visit

Legend has it that the Celtiberian population of Sace or Saz was here and that it had been reduced to ashes by the Muslims. After the reconquest of Alfonso I the Battler, an image of the burned virgin of the village was found and the inhabitants of Atea took it to the town. In the 18th century, this hermitage was built and they called it Nuestra Señora de los Mártires, for those who fell for their faith under the Muslim yoke.

The Lower Gate of Daroca

The fact of being a border city between regions and kingdoms has marked the history of one of the most suffered but at the same time beautiful cities in Aragon. At this point we find ourselves at the Lower Gate that welcomes us to the city through which we can tour its walls, built at different times, up to the old castle from which we can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of Daroca.