Requena is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality' ...
in eastern Spain, in the province of
Valencia
Valencia ( , ), formally València (), is the capital of the Province of Valencia, province and Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Valencian Community, the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia (r ...
, located on the left bank of the river
Magro.
The town used to be a
Moorish fortress, occupying a strong position in the mountainous region of
Las Cabrillas (1000 metres). It is dominated by the ancient citadel of the Moors, and still has traces of the original town walls. There are three ancient parish churches;
San Nicolás, the oldest, dates back to the
13th century
The 13th century was the century which lasted from January 1, 1201 (represented by the Roman numerals MCCI) through December 31, 1300 (MCCC) in accordance with the Julian calendar.
The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan, which stretched ...
, but was partly restored in
1727. Near the town are the sulphurous springs of
Fuentepodrida.
List of settlements included in the municipality
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Barrio Arroyo
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Calderón
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Campo Arcís
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Casas de Cuadra
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Casas de Eufemia
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Casas de Sotos
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Casas del Río
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El Azagador
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El Derramador
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El Pontón
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El Rebollar
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Fuen Vich
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Hortunas
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La Portera
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Las Nogueras
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Los Cojos
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Los Duques
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Los Pedrones
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Los Ruices
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Los Isidros
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Penén de Albosa
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San Antonio
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San Juan
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Roma
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Villar de Olmos
Demography
Notable places of interest
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Iglesia del Carmen, Requena
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San Sebastian, Requena
External links
Images of Requena
References
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Municipalities in the Province of Valencia
Requena-Utiel
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