Six destinations with history in the south of Soria
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- Montejo de Tiermes
Border for centuries between the Christian and Muslim kingdoms, in Soria history was written on stone in archivolts, corbels, capitals and defensive constructions that take on special beauty in the autumn light. A trip through some towns in the south of the province attests to the importance of Extremadura Soriana in the past.
In the Arevacian city of Tiermes, an environment of rocks and reddish earth served as housing for the "termestines", making it one of the most impregnable Celtiberian enclaves.
Retortillo de Soria, a cozy town with emblazoned houses and the settlement site of the Arévacan people, preserves two entrance doors from its old wall, as well as Romanesque architecture.
The Caliphal fortress of Gormaz, the largest defensive construction of the Late Middle Ages in Europe, preserves several entrances, highlighting the Caliphal Gate with a horseshoe arch.
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Archeological site of TiermesMore informationDuring the long Celtiberian War, Rome sent in vain during years its powerful army against a poor people and far away from of the rich lands of Hispania: the Arevaci, whose main towns were Numancia and...
Castle of GormazMore informationThe fortress has rectangular turrets. Its main door, topped with a horseshoe arch framed by the alfiz, makes the castle one of the most representative Islamic fortresses.On the western side stood the citadel,...
Land of BerlangaMore informationThis region is filled with memories of the Middle Ages, represented by the countless castles and watchtowers. Highlights include the towns of Berlanga, Rello, Caltojar and Brías, as well as the magnificent...