During a visit to Andalusia, I would recommend the trip to Ronda. The winding roads up the mountain can be a little 'intimidating, but having all the way up!
Ronda is one of the oldest cities in Spain, originating from the Neolithic period. Wonderful cave paintings were discovered, including the famous Grotte di Pileta, view paintings from the Paleolithic.
Its location makes it a top place to build a city - very easyto defend. The first builders were the Romans, and many examples of their architecture is still seen in the city today.
The Moors also left their mark, and realized, the gates of the city walls and arches, which is still intact. You can walk along the walls, admire the view ... or visit the Arab Baths, still in excellent condition. Country must be protected because of historical interest in 1931, the baths at the end of the 13th century or the beginning of construction14th Century.
Another interesting building to visit is the Casa del Rey Moro - or House of the Moorish king - the 18th Century seems to be. The house is dilapidated, but was restored on the first floor and contains the tourist office. Worth a visit to the gardens of the house, built by the great French landscape Forestier in 1912. The house also has a mine, you can visit, which consists of a large scale in a zig-zagcarved into the rock, covered with a fascinating plant of times overlapping. Visit the Hall of Manantial (double spring) brought water from the slaves of the king.
The hub of Ronda is the "New Bridge", which divides the city, over a deep gorge - El Tajo, with houses literally hanging from the edge of the cliff. Right next to the beautiful park of Alameda del Tajo is - for relaxing after a tough tour perfect, and the view where you can Blas Infante on a supportBalcony ... a huge drop!
Famous people love this city - near the Alameda del Tajo park, visit the Paseo de Orson Wells - the famous actor and Ronda have, in fact, buried there. Ernest Hemingway was very impressed by the city and the Paseo de Hemingway was named for him. He visited Spain during the Spanish Civil War, the ratio of the Alliance for the North American newspaper.
La Plaza de Toros, the bullring in Ronda and is the oldest in Spain and wasofficially inaugurated in 1785 by two the bullfighter Pedro Romero and Pepe Hillo. E 'can visit the arena, the museum and surrounding buildings and paddock. Outside the entrance to the arena are statues of two famous bullfighters of Ronda, Cayetano Ordonez and Antonio Ordonez.
A walk through the streets of Ronda is like stepping back in time - streets lined with interesting buildings, tapas bars and restaurants - and great shopping. You will also encounterinteresting museums like the Museum of Bandelero ... many beautiful churches and squares and street cafes to relax and catch your breath.
It 'difficult to talk about all the wonders of this city, in an article, but this is definitely a must-visit part of Spanish tour of warning - try to stay at least 3 days, otherwise you lose a game attractions. Wear comfortable shoes well, and if the visit in the summer is always aBottle of water .. The heat is on in Ronda!
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