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Caudiel
Caudiel is a municipality and town located in the province of Castellón in the comarca of Alto Palancia.
Although remains dating back to Iberian and Roman times have been found in the vicinity, it was not until the Moorish period that the municipality began to look like it does today. In 1236 King James I the Conqueror reconquered the town, which became part of the Lordship of Jérica until the death of Pere IV. Subsequently, thanks to Juan Alonso de Jérica, through his Town Charter, the municipality was brought under the ruling jurisdiction of the fueros of Aragon in 1367. In 1538, the municipality belonged to the Duke of Calabria and, after his death, it was handed to the Monastery of San Miguel.
The town is home to a number of buildings and constructions of great interest. El Molino Tower or Aníbal Tower, an ancient defence tower of origin unknown was used by the Moors to attack the Roman city of Sagunto.
Its religious heritage includes the Church of San Juan Bautista, which in the past was an Augistinian Convent, founded in 1616. Also worth a visit are the 17th century Convent of Las Carmelitas Descalzas, and the 15th century Shrine of El Socos with its rectangular ground plan and wooden roof.
The natural value of the Alto de Palomas route is another of Caudiel's attractions. This route crosses a landscape dominated by junipers and holm oaks that reaches a trigonometrical station at an altitude of 1150 metres.
As well as the patron saint festivities, the town also celebrates the feasts of Santa Úrsula and San Antonio stand out. During these celebrations, bonfires are lit and a torrá de embutidos is organised. The Cherry Festival, started in 1998, is another highlight.
It sees young people dressed in traditional costumes present visitors with bunches of cherries. The aim is to highlight the importance of this fruit in local culture and as a tourist attraction.