TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: WHAT TO VISIT IN RONDA

Between the more meaningful testimonies of the Arabic period we can mention: the palace of Mandragon, the Arabic baths (Baños Arabes), the palace of the king Moor (Casa del Rey Moro) and the town-walls that encircle part of the city. The catholic reconquista provoked a great change in the cultural organization and in the aspect of the city. In 16th century were constructed the Iglesia de Padre Jesús, the Iglesia de Santa María, the Convent de San Francisco, the Iglesia Convento de la Merced, the Iglesia del Espíritu Santo and the Palacio del Marqués de Salvatierra. But it will be the 18th century that affected the urbanistic aspect of the town giving to Ronda a unique valence in the context of Andalusia. In this century the monuments more significant will be constructed, as the New Bridge, the Arco de Felipe V, the Templete de la Virgen de los Dolores, the Consistorial House and the Plaza de Toros (1785).

The ancient part of the city still today shows clearly the strong Arabic infuence. Its isolated position and its fortifications easy leave to understand why Ronda was one of the last Arabic outposts to fall under the Christian domination. Not to lose, in the vicinities of the Plaza de Toros, the beautiful walkway, called Alameda del Tajo, that it allows magnificent panoramic views on Ronda mountains and the surrounding campaign.