Discover Teruel and its extraordinary Aragonese architecture from the 12th to the 17th centuries. Explore its magical UNESCO World Heritage Mudéjar towers and cathedral, along with other remarkable Mudéjar masterpieces, before turning to the city’s magnificent Modernist gems.
A compact city where history comes alive and art, faith, and legend intersect, Teruel offers a vivid window into Aragón’s cultural identity and medieval imagination. It is also home to its most famous tale: the Legend of the Lovers of Teruel—a tragic medieval romance that predates, and is believed to have inspired, Shakespeare’s *Romeo and Juliet.
📍 Location: Cozy boardroom at Benitachell Properties
📽️ Format: Slideshow on a big screen
🎤 Speaker: Spain Historian - Karla Ingleton Darocas, B.A. (Hons)
🗓️ Dates: Friday, January 30 or
Monday, February 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 H
💶 Fee: 10 euros
🍷 Optional: Follow-up Q&A session and tapas at local bar for those who’d like to continue the conversation.
A relaxed, informative, and social morning for history lovers and curious minds alike.
👉 Spaces limited — all welcome!
ARCHITECTURAL OVERVIEW
While the Catholic Monarchs were waging war against the Moors in southern Spain during the 15th century, the Muslim population living under Aragonese rule experienced comparatively tolerant conditions. They were largely permitted to remain in their communities and worked as serfs, playing a crucial role in sustaining the wealth of many noble families.
This atmosphere of relative religious tolerance allowed Teruel to emerge as a jewel of Aragonese Mudéjar architecture. The term *Mudéjar* comes from the Arabic word *mudayyan*, meaning “one who has been allowed to remain.”
Many of the buildings were created by highly skilled master builders—predominantly Muslim artisans—who were expert stonemasons, carpenters, and craftsmen. Their deep knowledge of Moorish architectural traditions enabled them to develop a distinctive and recognizable style, visible in both defensive structures and religious buildings.
Centuries later, Teruel experienced another architectural flourishing during the 20th century. The city proudly embraced modernism, producing significant buildings that display a range of influences, from Art Nouveau to the Viennese Secession, while remaining firmly rooted in the principles of Catalan Modernism.
