Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

One of the most dramatic - beautifully perched on top of a rocky limestone ridge, the white settlements of Andalusia is the Arcos de la Frontera. The city of Arcos de la Frontera has a rich history of development, which is revealed by the many archaeological finds from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Phoenician and Roman periods, with the greatest rise of the Arcos de la Frontera marked by the Moors. The city of Arcos de la Frontera is also a stronghold of Christianity after Alfonso the Wise.
With its natural and historical landmarks, chalk white houses and stone walls, the Arcos de la Frontera lies on the ridge itself, running along the ridges of Pena Nueva. Declared a national historical and artistic monument in 1962 in recognition of its exceptional architecture and impressive location, the old town of Arcos de la Frontera is a tangled maze of cobbled streets leading to a castle - Castillo de los Acros.
The Arcos de la Frontera consists of two cities: the fairy tale - the old town on top of the hill, and the entertainment lover - the new city. The old center of the city of Arcos de la Frontera a maze of wonders. holiday for the photographer. It occupies the highest point of the Arcos de la Frontera, from where all its streets depart. From such a spectacular point, an intoxicating view of the city of Arcos de la Frontera and the river plain below is revealed, which can honestly be called a "holiday for the photographer". The Moorish presence in the history of the city of Arcos de la Frontera can easily be felt by the style of the narrow streets, decorated with arches that connect the houses on both sides, as well as the bars on the windows.
A tour of the Acros de la Frontera is best to start from the central square of Kabila, from where to the north there is a beautiful view of the sun-gilded rocks. Above the square rises the old fortress and the church of Santa Maria, one of the main landmarks of the city of Arcos de la Frontera, with dotted with Romanesque architecture. It faces the town square of Acros de la Frontera and is built on a mosque.
Extremely interesting is the magic circle of 12 red and 12 white stones, the latter depicting constellations. Back in time, the church was a holy place for Islam, and to this day the Sufis, a Muslim sect, continue to come to worship in November.
Near Santa Maria is the second largest church in the city of St. Peter, which fought many battles for the papal vocation as the first church. When the pope elected Santa Maria as the leading church, St. Peter's parishioners even changed their prayers and excluded the name of St. Mary. Below the church are the amazing Arabian-style Andalusian gardens with aromatic plants such as jasmine, rose and lavender.
In the Arcos de la Frontera there is also a monastery with high barred windows and spies in the cells of the nuns, from where they could see the world outside. At the bottom of the square near the monastery, there is a covered market, which is housed in an unfinished church. It was built for the Jesuits, but the construction was stopped in 1767 when Charles III, tired of their political appetite, expelled them from Spain. The Gallery de Arte San Pedro is a must-see because of the beautiful paintings, ceramics and handicrafts on display.
Recently, the atmosphere in Arcos de la Frontera has been significantly revived during Holy Week, when the city of Arcos de la Frontera is shaken by running bulls. From the streets at other times there was silence, which predisposes a person to relax and feel calm. The tiled roofs add the necessary touch, making the Arcos de la Frontera a typical Spanish history place, mixing European and Oriental culture at a time when the country was under Moorish rule. An additional but insignificant decoration are the unforgettable homes of the nobles.
One can talk endlessly about this city of Arcos de la Frontera, but whatever is said will not be enough to feel the emotion and consider what it has to offer. That is why one should not hesitate for a moment to visit the romantic queen of the white city - Arcos de la Frontera.