Originally founded as the capital of a small Moorish kingdom in the 10th century, Albarracín remains one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Spain. The town"s narrow, winding streets, centuries-old architecture, and dramatic defensive walls were all constructed with the pink-hued gypsum found throughout the region. Aside from its historical charms, Albarracín is also a popular destination for rock climbers who come to scale the red boulders and cliff faces outside the village"s fortress walls.
A medieval Moorish gem
Today in History
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Ludwig’s palace
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Balloons and camels are two ways to catch a ride here
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Pont Rouge
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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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US Election Day
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Peña Roya beech forest, Moncayo Natural Park, Aragon, Spain
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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World Childrens Day
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Into the woods
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A most sincere pumpkin patch
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The owl that loved football
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Italy s submerged village
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Labor Day
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World Otter Day
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Fiesta at Siesta
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Oktoberfest begins
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the institution s 175th anniversary
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Let the Highland games begin
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Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain
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Beaver achievers
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Saint Dwynwen s Day
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Celebrating Panama s independence
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