Daroca

Daroca is in the Aragon region of Spain in the Zaragoza province.

Daroca has a lovely medieval centre with lots of historic buildings set behind more than 3km of medieval walls. Some of the walls have deteriorated but the rest along with their 114 towers and fortified gates remain an impressive sight.

Wandering through the ancient streets is a pleasure. Wander along the Calle Mayor and stop for a drink in the Plaza Mayor. The Calle Mayor runs between the two gates of the city. The 14th century lower gate used to be a drain for the river. The 16th century High gate is decorated with the coat of arms of Carlos I. As you wander along look out for the various Mudejar, Gothic and Romanesque churches in the surrounding streets.

Daroca lower gate

Visit Daroca, Spain

The Colegial de Santa Maria is an attractive 16th century church in the main square. Inside the oldest part of the church - the original Romanesque part - is kept the 'Corporal'. This was hidden during an attack by the Moors in the 13th century and when it was recovered the cloth in which it was wrapped was said to be miraculously soaked with blood.

The 14th century lower gate and the 16 the century High Gate.

The Jewish quarter with lots of 16th and 17th century Renaissance and Baroque buildings.

The remains of three castles.

The 15th century house of the Luna familly