The best of Culture in Vejer de la Frontera

Guide to the cultural events and entertainment in Vejer de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz. Cultural tours, tourist guides, shows. Explore the best of culture in Vejer de la Frontera.

The best of Culture in Vejer de la Frontera
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The best of culture in Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera is a beautiful inland town in the Province of Cádiz. There are some interesting things to see here. Keep on reading!

Vejer boasts a wealth of items of great cultural value: churches, castles, cuisine and history. An enriching experience for all!

All this will undoubtly make you enjoy your visit to Vejer, especially if you are a culture lover. The history of this town is stricly related to its culture, as the influence of different peoples going through the region has left its mark on the great majority of towns of the province.

What is more, the local cuisine is undoubtedly part of its culture. When you visit the Province of Cádiz, trying the typical local food is something that you must do.

Vejer is also renowned for the less “tangible” culture: flamenco. Once in Vejer you should definitely attend some live flamenco show. It won’t leave you indifferent!

So if you are a real culture aficionado, Vejer is waiting for you. Don’t hesitate to check out our website TUDESTINO to find all useful info about Vejer de la Frontera!

Discover The best of Culture in Vejer de la Frontera

Las Tres AveMarias Windmills
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Las Tres AveMarias Windmills (“The three Hail Marys Windmill”) were built to preserve the tradition of Vejer de la Frontera. This municipality has been always identified with the silhouette of this type of constructions. You can take a guided tour to learn about the functioning of the mills. Taking different hiking routes around the mills...

Castle of Vejer de la Frontera
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The Castle of Vejer de la Frontera has its origin in the 10th and 11th centuries, in the times of Rahman I and successors. Built on top of another castle of Arabic origin, of which some vestiges remain such as the Puerta de Herradura (“Horseshoe Door”). It is possibly the oldest inhabited area in Vejer....

Plaza de España Vejer
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Plaza de España (“Spain Square”), in Vejer de la Frontera, has its origins in the 16th century, when the city exceeded the existing walled enclosure. During subsequent centuries, it was used for the celebration of different bullfighting activities. The current appearance of this spot, including the central fountain, is due to a remodelling. It was...

Divino Salvador Parish Church
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The Divino Salvador Parish Church is the most important temple in Vejer de la Frontera. Built on ancient Arab mosque, it consists of two clearly differentiated parts corresponding to the two stages of its construction. The Gothic-Mudejar apse of the 14th century, and an extension built in the late Gothic style during the late 15th...

Convent of the Conceptionists
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The Convent of the Conceptionists (Convento de las Monjas Concepcionistas), in Vejer de la Frontera, is all that remains of the original ensemble founded by Juan Amaya in the mid-16th century. It served as his and his wife’s own mausoleum. The façade of the church is in Renaissance style. Next to it you will find...

Marques de Tamaron House Palace
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The Marques de Tamaron House Palace (“Casa Palacio Marqués de Tamarón”) is a manor house built in the late 17th century in Vejer de la Frontera. It was renovated and expanded in the 18th century by the Marquis of Tamaron. It was built next to the Arco de la Segur, one of the entrance doors...

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