Morella is located in the north of the province of Castellón, in the region of Els Ports. It rises on top of a rocky hill, leaving the town surrounded by its walls and the castle at the top.
To stroll through its streets is to return to the past and its history. Numerous buildings stand out in the town centre, many of them in the process of rehabilitation or reconstruction due to their high degree of deterioration.
Morella is a town declared a Historic-Artistic Site and is identified as one of Spain's Pueblos Bonitos.
It has numerous outstanding buildings, churches and streets that maintain the charm of the past and take the visitor back in time to the history of this town. The medieval period was Morella's most glorious time.
Places to visit
- Torres de San Miquel
- Museo «Tiempo de dinosaurios»
- Museo de sis en sis (El sexenio de Morella)
- Basílica de Santa María la Mayor
- Museo Arciprestal
- Edificio del Ayuntamiento
- Prisión medieval
- Castillo de Morella
- Más lugares de interés: Las Torres y murallas, El acueducto, La calle Blasco de Aragón, La judería, La cuesta de San Joan, El paseo de la Alameda…
The Morella aqueduct
The Morella Aqueduct was built in the 14th century. Two sections of very different characteristics are still preserved. It was the water transport route for the inhabitants of Morella.
The Basilica of Santa Maria la Mayor
The basilica is a representation of the religious Gothic style, with its beautifully decorated doors of the apostles and the finely structured virgins.
Although we have not been able to access the interior, the choir is known for its great beauty, for its particular scale and the choir loft, the baroque high altar and its organ, considered the most important in the Valencian Community.
The fortress castle of Morella
Morella Castle is a military fortress located on the top of a rock. Several civilisations have passed through its walls and it has witnessed countless wars and sackings, which have left a deep mark on it.
Nowadays little can be seen of this fortress, the parade ground and some walls and rooms are still standing, but little else. Access to the upper space is difficult for people with reduced mobility.
From the castle, it is worth noting the stupendous views that can be enjoyed, particularly from the main square.
The defensive towers and the city wall
The well-known towers of San Miquel are 15th century towers with an octagonal base and a connecting bridge. They are the most monumental entrance to the city.
The wall is more than 1 km long and runs along the entire town of Morella. With 16 watchtowers, it gives a beautiful image of balance and harmony to the town.
More information to visit Morella
There is no doubt that Morella has the resources to spend a weekend and more. Cultural and gastronomic visits and trails to explore the entire region of Els Ports, which borders Teruel.
The Morella tourist office, located at the entrance to the towers of San Miquel, is a good point of information.https://www.morella.net/morellaturistica/
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