Torrecid

#1859 among destinations in Spain

Archaeological site

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Torrecid was a Christian mota located in the municipal district of the Aragonese town of Ateca, Zaragoza, Spain, El Cid camp in the Jalón river valley. It has remained buried for almost a thousand years until recent archaeological excavations have found it where described by the author of Cantar de Mio Cid. To date the Government of Aragon has not cataloged it so its protection is the generic indicated in the Decree of April 22, 1949 and Law 16/1985 of protection of the Spanish Historical Heritage. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°18'48"N, 1°46'21"W

Location

AragonSpain

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Torrecid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria Church, Augusta Golf Calatayud, Clock Tower of Ateca, Castle of Alcocer.

1.6 miNW
Church
Santa Maria Church
42 min walk • The Church of St Mary, iglesia de Santa María is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Ateca in the province of Zaragoza, Spain. It is in the Diocese of Tarazona. A medieval building, the church is in the Islamic-influenced style known as Mudéjar.
5 miE
41°19'2"N • 1°40'38"W
Augusta Golf Calatayud, Calatayud
127 min walk • Golf
1.6 miNW
Tower
Clock Tower of Ateca
42 min walk • The Clock Tower of Ateca is a structure in Ateca, Spain. A leaning tower of Mudejar style, it was built in 1560 on an ancient medieval tower of the castle of Ateca. The work was carried out by the masters Domingo and the Morisco Ameçot, a resident of Calatayud.
1 miNE
Archaeological site, Forts and castles
Castle of Alcocer
25 min walk • The castle of Alcocer was a fortified Muslim village located in the archaeological site of La Mora Encantada in the Aragonese municipality of Ateca, Zaragoza, Spain.
5.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Torre-castillo de los Señores
144 min walk • The tower-castle of the Lords is located in the town of Godojos in Zaragoza, Aragon.
2.8 miSW
Locality
Carenas
73 min walk • Carenas is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, on the river Piedra. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 239 inhabitants.
5.6 miSE
Locality
Munébrega
144 min walk • Munébrega is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, eastern Spain.