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Alquézar is one of the most beautiful and surprising places we can find in Huesca. When we arrive, first thing we see is a panoramic view of its Castle and the Colegiata, built on the top of a rock over the medieval village.
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This Colegiata was consecrated in 11th century and still preserves part of its original structure. The castle from 11th century houses the remains of Santa Maria Magdalena Church and the watchtower, everything surrounded by the old walls. |
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Alquézar was a strategic point of Al-Andalus. Muslims took advantage of its situation next to Vero River to turn it into the defensive bastion of Barbastro. Soon after 11th century Christians conquered the village allowing the settlement of the first Aragonese monarchs who conquered Saracen territories little by little. |
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ENATE
Enate is a modern and functional winery whose aim is the elaboration of high quality wines from the Original Designation of Somontano. It has a surface of 400Ha of vineyard and we can find different kinds of grapes: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, tempranillo, chardonnay and gewürztraminer. Enate only markets crianza wines.
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Santuario de Torreciudad
Torreciudad is a Marian sanctuary, a Marian advocation from the Romanesque. The new sanctuary was developed by the founder of Opus Dei and was opened on July, 1975. Located next to El Grado dam, on the Cinca River. It is a meeting point for members of Opus Dei.
EL RETABLO
The altarpiece contains the tabernacle and the image of the Virgin Mary and is made on alabaster. |
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