Teruel | The City of Bulls & Stars 🌟🐂
Of Spain's Most Beautiful Towns Teruel is a must-visit medieval gem with three iconic identities: 1️⃣ "City of Bulls & Stars" The name Teruel comes from "Toro" (bull) + "Estrella" (star)—spot these symbols everywhere! 📍 Plaza del Torico: A fountain with four bull-head spouts 🐂💦 Local legend: "Drink from all four streams to find true love!" (Will you try it? I did! 😉❤️) 2️⃣ "City of Love" 💘 Home to Spain’s Romeo & Juliet: The Lovers of Teruel (Isabel & Juan). Their tragic tale inspired Shakespeare! 🎭 Annual Medieval Festival (nearest weekend to Feb 14): Townsfolk dress in 13th-century costumes Markets + live reenactments of the love story 【Lovers' Mausoleum】 📍 Calle Matías Abad, 3 ⏰ Daily 10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:00 💶 €4 (Free for kids ≤7) 3️⃣ "City of Mudéjar" 🏰 A UNESCO-listed open-air museum of Mudéjar architecture—where Islamic art meets Gothic design: ✨ Must-sees: Torre de El Salvador: Climb its narrow stairs for panoramic views Teruel Cathedral: Crown jewel of Mudéjar (free entry!) ⏰ 11:00-14:00 & 16:00-19:00 (summer until 20:00) 📍 How to Get There 🚗 From Madrid: 3.5h | From Barcelona: 4h #HiddenSpain #TeruelExiste #MudejarMagic #CityOfLove