Spain is a country with a long history of establishing various civilizations over the years. The main result of the arrival of some civilizations, such as Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs or Christians, old fieldswhich makes them the country’s oldest origins and towns.
Some of the selected destinations towns oldest in spain and thanks to its streets and surroundings, you will be able to learn the history of these civilizations and our origins.
Coria, Caceres
This municipality, located north of Cáceres, It is dated to the 3rd century. c. Different civilizations such as Celts, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, Jews and Christians settled in its streets. All these civilizations left their mark on every corner of this ancient municipality.
Most of its monuments preserved in its old town are from the Middle Ages. Conquered by Muslims and Christians. Among its most outstanding buildings are the Citadel (from the 15th century), symbols of noble power, and the Palace of the Dukes of Alba (from the 15th-16th centuries). You can also find among the streets A jewel of Gothic-plateresque Extremadura, the Cathedral of Santa María de la AsunciónThe place where the mysterious universal relic of the Sacred Tablecloth of the Last Supper is kept.
This inherited history makes it the ninth oldest population center in Spain, as well as having the oldest Diocese in the province of Extremadura. This core moved from being royal land to county lordship and then It was the seat of the Marquisate of Alba in 1472..
Torrejoncillo, Caceres
Leaving the province of Cáceres, 13 kilometers south of Coria, is the municipality of Torrejoncillo. In 1933, it was discovered on one of his properties, Seven small bronze figures from the 3rd century. c. Its origins therefore date back to the Vetons, as these figures were likely votive offerings of this civilization and were dedicated to Atacina, the goddess of night, fertility and rebirth, worshiped by the ancient Iberians, Lusitanians, Carpetans, and ancient Iberians, Lusitanians, Carpetans, and Romans. Celtiberians, whose cult is widespread in this region.
The name of this municipality comes from the Arab conquest, where settlements in the Val de la Jamarga were grouped in farmhouses based on the huts or bogies of goat herders and cowboys. a small tower known as the “torreoncillo”.
Calahorra, Rioja
In the community of La Rioja there is this municipality, whose origin is in 187 a. c. Its role was of great importance during the Roman Empire., because it was a city that brought together pre-Roman settlements. Throughout history it was also a Celtiberian enclave, an episcopal center since the beginning of Christianity, or a frontier city in the Middle Ages.
Thanks to the various civilizations settled among its structures, today a rich artistic, architectural and cultural heritageShowing different periods in the history of Spain.
Olite, Navarre
The city of Olite is located in the center of Navarra. origins Roman timesmore specifically, from the 1st century A walled enclosure was built in which the so-called “Cerco de Inside” was preserved. In 1147 the city expanded to the south and the boundaries of this wall were broken, now few towers and some canvas remain from the Roman part, and two defensive towers, the Torre del Spire, the four portals and the names of the streets from the medieval part.
Wandering through its streets, we can see that they have a certain medieval feel and still retain their names, which refer to important settlements in the area or the civilizations that occupied the city. Some we can see, “Rúa de la Juderia”referring to the Jewish colony living in the city, or “Rúa de la Tafureria”Where was the home of the game? This is a reflection of the trade and life of the Olite people in the Middle Ages.
Another important fact is that this municipality It was of great importance to the Navarrese kings and was crowned by the Noble III.. The Royal Palace dates from this period, which was declared a national monument in 1925.
Branosera, Palencia
Located almost on the border between Castilla y León and Cantabria, this municipality is known. As it is the oldest municipality in Spain. Its origins are linked to the Cantabrians who occupied the area around 450 BC. C. This town against Roman colonizationhowever, after the Cantabrian Wars, Romanization was implemented and the religion and culture of the municipality changed.
Congress was given first city card in the country Issued by Count Munio Núñez under the reign of Alfonso II El Castro in October 824.
Throughout history, Brañosera was an important mining enclave, and now one of the most important industrial mining basins in Spain can be found in the mid-20th century.