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In Vejer de la Frontera, there are many historical sites to see. Among these are the town walls that were built in the 15th century A.D. by Christian occupants. Many of them have been restored and they show the scars of past battles.
The town walls also have archways and entryways into the town and interestingly, a number of them have names. The Arco Sancho IV is the oldest archway, and the best preserved of them all. The Arco de la Villa is the main archway into Vejer. The Puerta de la Segur is the best fortified of the archways, while the Puerta Cerrada was traditionally always kept closed, as it was the most vulnerable gate to attack.
An old Moorish castle can be found in Vejer. Most of the town was built around the castle, and it is now a simple residence. The ramparts can be traversed, and an 11th century archway leads into a lovely, jasmine-scented courtyard.
The town church, the Church of El Divino Salvador, was built on the site of an old mosque. The old mosque’s minaret was converted into a belfry and the main church structure exhibits contrasting Visigothic and Mudejar styles.
The Plaza de España, also known as the Plaza de los Pescaitos, is an attractive plaza surrounded by date palm trees and bougainvillea plants. The plaza gets its alternative name from the goldfish that swim in the fountain in the plaza. The fountain itself dates back to the early 1900s.
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