ORCE · Orce
Orce
Orce brings together Pleistocene sites, the memory of Cerro de la Virgen and a living heritage. Five guides connect science, history and landscape at your own pace.
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- Altiplano de Granada
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Alcazaba of the Seven Towers
The fortress is part of Orce’s historic heritage. Discover its imposing towers and its relationship with the old village streets.
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Learning to preserve
A fossil holds information about past life and the place where it was found. Observe, photograph and leave remains in their context.
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Cerro de la Virgen archaeological site
A later prehistoric settlement offering insight into Copper and Bronze Age communities. Its interpretation centre complements the visit.
Discover this place → Fuencaliente spring
Outside Orce, the spring reveals the relationship between landscape, life and traditional uses of the land.
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At the edge of an ancient lake, large mammal remains and stone tools help researchers study early human presence.
Discover this place → Gateway to Orce · proximity visit
Open a stop using QR, GPS location, beacon or visit key. Preview lets you explore activation before approaching the point.
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