Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Morella is a town of 2,400 people (2018) in Castellón. Tourism is a primary source of income, and the town has been actively taking steps to enable its eventual nomination for listing as a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Murallas Medievales / Medieval Walls
The medieval walls, still standing in their entirety, stretch for more than 2500 m and date mostly from the 13th and 14th centuries, with Moorish foundations. There are fourteen towers, and the town can be entered only through one of the medieval gates.
Torres de San Miguel / Gate of St. Michael
These twin towers guard the main entrance to the town, and were built in the 14th century. Today they are used for temporary exhibits and as an access point to a portion of the wall that is open to the public. Each tower has five floors, and a great view from the top.
Castillo de Morella / Morella Castle
This large Moorish castle was largely built in the 13th century atop earlier Iberian and Roman foundations, and later modified during the medieval period. The castle was taken by the mercenary El Cid in 1084, but fell back under Arab control until the arrival of Jaime I and the reconquista in the 13th century. The castle was fought over during a number of later wars, most recently during the Spanish Civil War. Although now mostly in ruins, there are several interpretive exhibits (Spanish only), and there are great views from the top.
Convento de San Francisco / Convent of St. Francis
A Gothic monastery dating from the 13th and 15th centuries, it operated until seized by the Spanish government and forced to close in the late 19th century. The chapter house is immediately adjacent to the cloister (with a lovely rose garden), and contains several early 15th-century Gothic frescoes including a representation of the Dansa de la Mort ('Dance of Death').
Iglesia de Santa María / Church of St. Mary
Constructed mostly between the 13th and 14th centuries, and completed in the late 16th century, the church is considered to be an excellent example of Valencian Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Especially noteworthy on the exterior of the building are the two main entrances: the larger gate of the Apostles (from the 14th century), and the smaller gate of the Virgin (15th century). Special features inside include the spiral staircase leading to the choir, original stained glass windows from the 14th century, the churrigueresque Baroque altar, and the organ, which is considered to be one of the best in the Valencian Community.
Archpriest Museum of Santa Maria
Has a collection of medieval paintings, manuscripts, and religious art from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Acueducto de Morella / Séquia Reial
The Gothic aqueduct was built between the 13th and 14th centuries, and repaired in the 15th, 18th, and 19th centuries. It remained in use until the mid-20th centuries, when it was replaced by a more modern system of polyethylene piping system.
Ayuntamiento / Town Hall
The building dates from the 14th century, and has two Gothic rooms on the ground floor used for art exhibits and cultural events.
Museo de Dinosaurios / Dinosaur Museum
The small museum showcases dinosaur bones and other fossils discovered in the area, and has an interactive exhibit popular with children.
Tiempo de Imagen / Picture Time
A small museum showcasing historic photographs of Morella in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A number of costumes are also on display.
Serves modern versions of regional cuisine, including stews, lamb with truffles, and pastries; it is especially known for truffle dishes. Also offers cooking courses (in Spanish).
The family-run restaurant serves Morellan dishes, and is especially known for its olla de recapte, a traditional stew of chickpeas, cecina (a cured meat similar to ham, usually from beef), chicken, and potatoes.
The small, modern restaurant serves creative cuisine with a focus on seafood. Also has a tapas menu.
Has an onsite restaurant which can accommodate vegetarians, and has non-smoking rooms and free Wi-Fi.
Has two holiday apartments, each with kitchenette and fireplace, terrace, and washing machine. Free Wi-fi and free parking; pets permitted for no extra charge.
street market
A semi-weekly street market for local produce and other goods.
By bus
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