Qixi Festival in Teruel: Where Romeo & Juliet Began 💘🏰
✨ The "City of Love" Celebrating Qixi (Chinese Valentine's Day) in Teruel—Aragon’s most North African-flavored mountain town! This is where Shakespeare found inspiration for Romeo and Juliet with the tragic tale of "The Lovers of Teruel". 💔 Eternal Longing Visit their shared tomb: Even in death, their sculpted hands never quite touch—a haunting reminder to "love in the present." 🚂 Charming First Impressions The tiny train station faces a children’s playground (kids sprint there yelling "Wow!" 🏃♂️💨) Enter the old town via steep stairs, roads, or a surprise vertical elevator (feels like Chongqing’s Crown Escalator!) 🐂⭐ City of Bulls & Stars Teruel’s name comes from "Toro" (bull) + "Estrella" (star)—spot these symbols everywhere! Magic Fountain Legend: Drink from all four bull-headed spouts at once to find true love! 💦❤️ 🌍 Global Singles’ Hotspot With so many love stories (and solo travelers), this might be your perfect meet-cute destination! 😉 #SpanishRomance #TeruelExiste #QixiInSpain #FindLoveAbroad