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DSwede Says: While there may be no shortage of aqueducts in Spain, the 14th Century aqueduct in Morella are in excellent condition and give an impressive example of the gothic construction spanning the rugged mountains. They are open to the public at all times since they are on public...
DSwede Says: First let me tell those English speakers out there, that I confirmed twice that the name is correct. It is Dance of 'the' Death.Inside the walls of the 14th century Gothic style Convento de San Francisco are some limited artistic works from that date since the interior was...
DSwede Says: If your legs are in good shape, you may be ready to climb the hill to the castle. Seen from the opening photo on my Morella homepage, the castle sits poignantly on the top of the hill, in the center of the old Citadel.However, if that does not give it justice, maybe this...
DSwede Says: Built in the 13th and 14th centuries, this impressive (yet modest) church on the hills of the tiny town of Morella is worth a visit.Inside the church, with the other examples of the gotico style architecture is a unique spiral stair case. All sources I've read say it is the...
doug48 Says: pictured is the beautiful door of the church of la jana. a worth while place to check out on the road to morella.
doug48 Says: la jana is a tiny village on hwy N232 on the way to morella. pictured is a church in the village of la jana.
doug48 Says: on the road to morella you will pass two beautiful tiny villages. pictured is a church in the village of la vallivan. worth pulling off the road for a quick walk around.
doug48 Says: on route N232 you pass through some beautiful mountain country side. pictured is a vista on the road to morella.
doug48 Says: morella is a beautiful medieval fortified town high in the mountains near the valencia-aragon boarder. morella was built by the knights templar in the 13th century. this area was also home to the knights of montesa.
DanielF Says: The Basilique's main facade has two crumbling yet impressive Gothic portals: the Portal of the Apostles and the Portal of the Virgins. Both are pictured here.
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This is a picture of a coca de sardina, I do not believe this is a local speciality, but I thought it was photogenic.
As for the Morellan specialities, you should not leave without trying the cecina (dried meat), the Morellan soup, the truffled hen or rabbit and, for dessert, the flaons.
Written Apr 1, 2003
DanielF Says: There is no train station in Morella, so the only available public transportation is the bus. However, a car will be very useful to explore the region of Els Ports and El Maestrat at your convenience.Keep in mind however that this is a very mountanious region and some local...
DanielF Says: As Morella was built on a hill, some streets are very steep. In order to make the climbing easier, some streets have steps.
DSwede Says: Morella is one of many towns in Spain that celebrates their festivals with the use of "Gigantes" or Giants.These large costumes, worn on the shoulders of their 'drivers' are used celebratory during festivals to portray the archetypes of the town.Feel free to read my Local...
DanielF Says: Morella celebrates its local festival only once every six years. It is called hence the sexeny. This festival is celebrated in honour of Our Lady of Vallivena, commemorating the end of a pest epidemy in the XVII century.This festival has a very long tradition and, after five...
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hwy N232 from vinaros is a very nice two lane highway through the mountains of western valencia provence. however about three miles east of morella it becomes very narrow and curvy. the posted speed limit on the curves is 20k per hour and they are not kidding. be very careful on this short streach of hwy N232.
Written Jun 14, 2007
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Although Morella is close to the Mediterreanean, it lyes high upon the sea level. For this reason, winters are cold and even snow is not rare in the coldest months.
Written Apr 9, 2003
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have a look at my travelogue, some nice pictures. Unfortunately I don´t remember very well how to go to this artificial sea, too long ago, but it must be on the way to Morella. It´s a wonderful place to wander around, relax without disturbing noise....when we have been there we have been the only people there.
Updated Nov 5, 2003
chancay Says: Morella is probably one of the most interesting gothic cities in the Community of Valencia. The architecture is fascinating, the views to the surrounding country fantastic!
chancay Says: Morella is built on a rocky crag commanding the surrounding countryside, at an altitude of about 1000m. So, after a long way by car up the serpentines...(better don´t look down next to the street) there are still "some" stairs to climb up to the castle ruins.
morella is a beautiful fortified town built by the knights templar in the 13th century. located high up in the mountains on the valencia-aragon boarder it has an inpressive defensive position. to get...
The choice of this location to found a town was due to the inexpugnability of the rock known as "La Mola". On top of the rock, a castle was built of which only the ruins stand today. Morella has lost...
Majestic Citadel Perched on the Steep Hill
Morella is a small town, or more properly a small citadel. Its ramparts are in excellent condition and the town is still very much alive. Granted, its castle is now a museum, with some parts in ruins,...
The small town of Morella is to be found in the Castellón area of the Comunidad Valenciana in Eastern Spain. A wander through the cobbled streets feels like a retreat to times long ago... the town is...
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