Old Town Ronda

Ronda

Church of Santa Maria la Mayor showing street scenes and heritage elements
Museo Lara featuring interior views
Church of Santa Maria la Mayor
Church of Santa Maria la Mayor which includes street scenes
Museo Lara featuring interior views

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Puente Viejo and Casa del Rey Moro. Interestingly, both these landmarks have deceptive names. Puente Viejo (Old Bridge) was built in 1616 upon the ruins of an earlier Arab bridge, and thus is certainly older than the 18th-century Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). However, if you continue a bit further downhill you'll reach an even older bridge that does date from the Arab period. Oddly enough, this bridge is sometimes called Puente Romano, even though it was built by the Moors. Casa del Rey Moro translates as "House of the Moorish King", but the building that stands today was built in the 18th century, long after the Moors were driven out. However, it's still notable for two features: the hanging gardens and water mine. The hanging gardens were built along the gorge walls in 1912 by famed French landscape designer Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier. If they are open, stop by and enjoy the peaceful views of the gorge. The water mine is a vertical shaft carved into solid rock with stairs leading all the way down to the river, some 60m below

Casa del Rey Moro

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You can study the exhibits at Casa del Rey Moro, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ronda. Discover the museums in this culturally rich area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Casa del Rey Moro
Church of Santa Maria la Mayor showing street scenes and heritage elements

Church of Santa Maria la Mayor

Appreciate a range of architectural styles and religious artworks at this attractive church, which took about 200 years to be built.

Church of Santa Maria la Mayor
Museo Lara featuring interior views

Museo Lara

From bullfighting memorabilia to timepieces and witchcraft, this private collection of weird and wonderful artifacts will leave you impressed and amazed.

Museo Lara
I am unsure about the exact name of this part of Ronda unfortunately, but I know it's definitely along one of the tourist paths! I only spent a day in Ronda, but it was marvelous! The rolling hills and the beautiful architecture combined make for a really scenic visit. Ronda is a couple of hours from Cádiz and a bit closer from Sevilla. Definitely worth a day trip if you're down in Andalucía!

Arco de Felipe V

You can find out about the history of Ronda with a trip to Arco de Felipe V. Discover the museums and churches in this walkable area.

Arco de Felipe V
El Tajo Gorge featuring a gorge or canyon, a sunset and farmland

El Tajo Gorge

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Peer down the sheer cliffs of this dramatic gorge and stroll along the banks of Río Guadalevín. Appreciate the views from a historic bridge or scenic train ride.

El Tajo Gorge
These 11th-century Arab baths are some of the best preserved in Europe. They are situated outside the city walls near the oldest bridge, as it was a Muslin custom back then to purified one's self before entering the city. You can visit the chambers - hot, mild, cold - and watch a short video detailing how they were stream fed and temperature-controlled.

Ronda's Arab Baths

You can learn about the history of Ronda with a visit to Ronda's Arab Baths. Discover the churches in this walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Ronda's Arab Baths

Old Town Ronda