Not far from the village with the caves is Tarazona. We set out to have a look at the old town, built on the hill. We had to walk as the streets are too narrow for a vehicle.
In the middle ages there was a strong Jewish and Muslim presence in the town, and they and the "Christians" existed peaceably together. There are many Moorish influences in the architecture. During the inquisition the Jews were treated much more harshly than the Muslims, and those who survived fled the city at the end of the 15th century. It was interesting for us to see the old Jewish quarter with its "hanging houses" that clung to the crumbling hillside!
There was a cheerful work force who were employed in the restoration of these fascinating buildings.
They really were doing a magnificent job as you can see.
The newer part of the town near the river.
In the middle ages there was a strong Jewish and Muslim presence in the town, and they and the "Christians" existed peaceably together. There are many Moorish influences in the architecture. During the inquisition the Jews were treated much more harshly than the Muslims, and those who survived fled the city at the end of the 15th century. It was interesting for us to see the old Jewish quarter with its "hanging houses" that clung to the crumbling hillside!
There was a cheerful work force who were employed in the restoration of these fascinating buildings.
They really were doing a magnificent job as you can see.
The newer part of the town near the river.
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