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Historic Sites & Ancient Ruins

This collection traces Ronda’s architectural evolution from the prehistoric Dolmen de Encinas Borrachas to the iconic 18th-century Puente Nuevo. Explore the Roman ruins of Acinipo, featuring a well-preserved theater, and the medieval Puerta de Almocábar. The city’s Islamic heritage is visible in the Minaret of San Sebastián and the Church of Santa María la Mayor, which retains elements of its original mosque structure, highlighting the diverse cultural layers of this high-altitude settlement.

Historic Sites & Ancient Ruins — Harita

CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

El Tajo

18th-century arch bridge known for its impressive engineering and scenic views over a deep gorge.

B

Puerta de Almocábar

A 13th-century Moorish gate that served as the main entrance to the city. Its horseshoe arches and defensive towers are key examples of Ronda’s medieval Islamic fortifications.

Andrzej Otrębski / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Santa María de la Encarnación Church

This church is actually a rebuilt mosque - hence the distinctive architectural medley. Admire the building and look for traces of the mosque.

Falconaumanni / CC-BY-SA-3.0

D

Roman theater

The ruins of a theater are the only remnants left from the ancient town. Wonderful monument set in a dramatic landscape.

Falconaumanni / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Acinipo

Acinipo was a city about 20 kilometers from Ronda, in the Spanish province of Málaga, believed to have been founded by retired soldiers…

F

Acueducto de La Hidalga y Coca

The ruins of a historic water transport system that once supplied the city, showcasing traditional masonry engineering.

G

Dolmen de Encinas Borrachas

A prehistoric megalithic burial site dating back to the Bronze Age, consisting of a stone passage grave situated in the surrounding mountain landscape.

H

Torre alminar de la Iglesia de San Sebastián

A 14th-century Nasrid minaret, the only surviving part of a former mosque. It features decorative brickwork and small horseshoe arches characteristic of regional Islamic architecture.