Calatayud, Spain

Calle de Herrer y Marco, a street in Calatayud, Spain
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Calatayud is a city in the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.

The history of Calatayud goes back to the pre-Roman period, when the Celt-Iberian tribe established a settlement there. When the Romans captured the area, they established their own encampment called Augusta Bilbilis, the ruins of which is still visible today.

The present city of Calatayud dates to the 8th century, when the Moors controlled the area. The name Calatayud, which means "Ayyub's Fort" was founded during Moorish rule. The city was captured from the Muslims by Alfonso I of Aragón in 1119.

Today Calatayud has a number of tourist sights, most prominent of which is probably the 15th century bell tower of the Collegiate Church of Santa María.

Iglesia de San Andrés, Calatayud
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Visiting Calatayud

The high-speed AVE trains connect Calatayud with Madrid and Zaragoza. If going there by road, take the A2 (E90) expressway from Zaragoza heading southwest to reach it. Located on the western part of Aragón, it covers 154 sq km (59 sq mi) and has a population of 22,000 people (2012 estimate).

Places of Interest in Calatayud

Calatayud Castle, Calatayud, Spain
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