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The name of this town originates from its role as a crossroads on the ancient routes that connected Complutum with Carthago Nova in Roman times, and on the Silk Road that linked Toledo with Valencia and Cartagena. It derives from the Arabic word "rutba," the tax paid for the passage of livestock. A true inheritor of so many peoples and cultures, La Roda has absorbed the best of each, evident in its beautiful town center, its magnificent Church of El Salvador, and the Palaces of the Doctor de La Encina and the Counts of Villaleal. It is currently very well connected to the provincial capital, Albacete, from which it is only 36 km away. The entire town center has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest for its historical and artistic value.

The origin of the name of this town comes from its function as a crossing point for the ancient routes that linked Complutum with Carthago-Nova, in Roman times; or the silk route that linked Toledo with Valencia and Cartagena. It is derived from the Arabic “rutba”, the tax that was paid for the passage of livestock. As a good learner of so many people and cultures, La Roda has known how to collect the best of each and this is evident in its beautiful urban complex, its magnificent church of El Salvador and the Palaces of Doctor de La Encina and that of the Counts of Villaleal. Currently it is very well connected with its capital, Albacete, from which it is only 36 km away. Its entire urban complex has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest for its historical and artistic value.

Dating from the 18th century, it was built from an old 16th-century building by the Countess of Villaleal's grandfather, Doña Joaquina de Arce y Lara, who belonged to the Order of Calatrava. The house presents rococo decoration motifs and on its façade there is a wavy balcony with a beautiful wrought iron railing; On the very ornate hole in the wall there is a beautiful Baroque coat of arms belonging to the 18th century.

Located on Calle de los Mártires, it is one of the most emblematic buildings in La Roda. It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

La Roda has a very beautiful center (old town) (it was declared a historical-artistic complex in 1973), it is worth going through there. Right next to it you can see the church of El Salvador, an example of the Spanish Renaissance style.

On the Ruta de la Marmota in the Sierra de Alcaraz in Albacete, there is a forest watchtower that is located on top of Los Villares peak, which can be seen from various points on the route. It is used for the prevention and detection of forest fires in the area.

It is located on the outskirts of the town in an area of hills and valleys, surrounded by pine forests and trees. The Júcar River also runs through the park, making it an ideal place for bird watching. It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking trails, bike rides, and picnic areas.

This town has a beautiful urban center full of monuments and buildings that are very interesting to visit. Palace of the Countess of Villaleal, the inn of the Sun and the church of El Salvador are a clear example of this.