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Sarrión
Sarrión is a municipality and town located at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres above sea level, in the Mijares depression, in the heart of the comarca of Gúdar-Javalambre region. Currently, the population of the town is around 1,150, and it is only 37 kilometres from Teruel.
Due to its geographical location, it has been a place of transit for a number of civilisations and cultures, from the Iberians to the Romans and the Moors. This can be seen at the site of the El Quemao water cistern or in the remains of the walled enclosure of the town. Along the town walls, the Teruel Gate stands out, one of the seven gates to the town, dating back to the 12th century. The altar dedicated to La Virgen del Pilar and the Palace of Monterde, a fine example of the Aragonese Renaissance, are also outstanding.
The most significant buildings in the town are the 17th century Church of San Pedro in masonry and stonework; the Church of San Cristóbal; the Shrines of La Sangre de Cristo and San Roque, and the old Convent of San Bartolomé, built by the Mercedarians at in the early 18th century and which now houses the town's cultural centre and library. In terms of civil architecture, the Casa de los Monterde stands out, a masonry building dating from the 16th century.
In local gastronomy, the black truffle, a product that is widely cultivated in this region, takes centre stage.
In December, the town celebrates the International Truffle Festival (Fitruf), an event that celebrates this precious delicacy. The patron saint festivals, the summer pilgrimage and Easter Week are other highlights on the calendar of this picturesque Teruel town.