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RONDA VILLAGE Information - RONDA Tourism |
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Situated In the far northwest of the
province of Malaga, Ronda sits on an outcrop of rock. In a basin surrounded
by mountain ranges, the height and length of which make access to
the town difficult. This fact together with the climate, hydrology
and geology of the area, has left an indelible stamp on its history.
One of the oldest towns in Spain, Ronda has its origins in Prehistory.
The cave of the Pileta, a true relic of Andalusian stone age art,
is one of the most significant remains of thiS period together with
vanous groups of megalithic monuments such as the Dolmen of the Chopo
(Poplar).
Scattered around the province one finds various remains from the Roman
penod, the most important being the archeological site of the Roman
town of Acinipo.vNevertheless, the most striking aspect of the cultural
heritage of Ronda and its surroundings is Arabic. Under muslim rule
the town rose to importance as the capital of one of the five coras
of Al-Andalus. This influence has impregnated the style of building,
the gastronomy, agricultural practices and many other traditions in
the region. The conquest of the town by the Catholic kings in 1485
was followed by a penod of cultural and structural reorganisation,
but it is in the 18th century that the city become clear. In the general
context of Andalusia, it was during this period that the most significant
and emblemabc monuments of Ronda were built the New Bridge and the
Bullring.
The romanic image of the town was forged, without doubt during the
19th century with banditry and bullfighting making a strong impression
on the minds of distinguished travellers. These two aspects have since
become symbolic or the culture and tradibons of the area, nevertheless,
Ronda has a wealth of culture and tradition which goes beyond this
over simplified image, and it is this diversity on which the present
day attraction of the town and the Serrania is based.
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