Our Tour to Bijuesca in August 1998

The road to Bijuesca from the north

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The village Ciria at the left of the road with its Moorish castle

Coming from the north driving on the National Highway N.234 from Soria to Calatayud through the Sierra de Montalva with the 2300 meters high Mont Cayo the village Ciria is located as an eagles nest in the moutains. Population (1995) 48.

Crossroads at the village Torrelapaja: we turn right the A-1507 to Ateca and Bijuesca

After the 'Porto de Bigornia' pass in the 'Sierra de Montalva' at the village Torrelapaja we turn right for the A-1507 road to Ateca and Bijuesca. Torrelapaja has a population (1995) of only 48 inhabitants.

The village Berdejo with again a tall Moorish castle

The first village on the A-1507 road to Ateca is Berdejo, somewhat smaller than Bijuesca, population (1995) 54.

A look back to the village Berdejo, close to Bijuesca

A look back to the village of Berdejo. How impressive looks the Moorish fort from the south! It must have been invincable at those times. Possibly the high towers were meant to communicate with the next castles, so the military forces could quickly be warned in case of invasions (from the north).

We continue the A-1507 road to Ateca and Bijuesca.

Finally the tall Moorish castle of Bijuesca shows up

After a few kilometers driving down the road from Berdejo, the tall Moorish castle of Bijuesca shows up. We are following the river Manubles (at the right).

A closer look at Moorish castle of Bijuesca

A closer look at the 8th century Moorish castle of Bijuesca. The over 12 centuries old castle is in ruins. All over the northern provincies of Spain the Moores have built similar castles to defend the region against the Christian Reconquistadores. Many resisted the attacks successfully until the 14th century. Most were burnt down by the Spanish troops during the Reconquista.