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Home » Important Places to Visit in Spain »Ronda
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Ronda is a small city in the northwest side of the province of Malaga (Andulacia) in Spain. The high mountains surrounding the city impart a kind of magic to its atmosphere. The fourth longest river of Spain, Rio Guadalquivir runs through the middle of the city dividing it in two and creating the beautiful El Tajo canyon on which the city is perched. Ronda is one of the oldest cities of Spain, having an origin in the Neolithic age and even has cave paintings belonging to the Paleolithic age. The existence of human life in the present city of Ronda can be traced to the megalithic necropolis � Dolmen of El Choppo. The present city was founded by Celtic rulers, but the subsequent Roman and Moorish rulers have left their prominent impressions on the culture and architecture of the region. The Romans brought several features of Roman civil life along with them, like the theater. Ronda emerged to a position of importance during the rule of the Nazari Dynasty of Granada. The coming of the Catholics brought about a sea change in the economy, art and culture of Ronda, which is persistent till date. The gastronomy of Ronda is famous for its variety; each delicacy carries with it a distinct flavor of a particular region, a particular era gone by. The wine and wine cellars at Ronda are no less famous.
Places to Visit at Ronda:
- The Puente Nuevo or the New Bridge
- Arab Walls and City Gates
- Arab Public Baths
- Church of Padre Jesus
- Giant's House
- Palace of the Marquis of the Salvatierra
- Convent of Saint Francisco
- Church of Santa Maria La Mayor
- Bullring
- Church of the Holy Spirit
- Arch of Philip V
- Merced's Convent
- City Hall
- Cave chapel of the Virgin De La Cabeza
- Palace of the Mondragon
- El Tajo's Tree Lined Avenue
- Palace of the Arabian king
- Church of St. Cecelia
- St. Sebastian's Minaret
- Virge De Los Dolores's Shrine
- St. John Bosco's House
- Sierra De Las Neives' Natural Park
- Sierra De Grazalema's National Park
- Los Alcornocales' Natural Park
Museums of Ronda:
- Interpretation center of the new bridge
- Museum of the City
- Lara's Museum
- Bandolero's Museum
- Museum of Hunting
- Bull Fighting Museum
- Peinado's Museum
- Wine Museum of Ronda
Celebrations at Ronda:
- Fair and Festival of Pedro Romero
- Holy Week (9th to 16th April)
Excursions from Ronda:
- To the ancient archaeological city of Acinipo settled by the Romans.
- Excursion to the prehistoric (Neolithic) cave of La Pileta
- Hiking to - The Valley of Lifa, The Pilar of Coca, Through the Gorge's mills, The Plains of the Cross and the Salt Hills, The Gorge of the Fan, The Gorge of the Fan, The Pilar de Cartajima, From Ronda to Benaojan through the Station
Accommodation at Ronda:
Tourists can find accommodation at the following places within Ronda �
- Hotels
- Guest Houses
- Rural Accommodation
- Camp Sites
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