Traditional Attractions of Jerez de la Frontera
Traditional Attractions of Jerez de la Frontera Travel & Tourism There are several reasons to visit Jerez de la Frontera. It is renowned for its locally produced sherry wine as well as the local equestrian school. These two components give Jerez the flavor and distinction of a manorial town. Historical Monuments Jerez is surrounded by ancient 12th century town walls which were built by the Almohads. These walls enclose 46 hectares with a 4,000 meter circumference. There are two remarkable towers which form part of the Alcazar which used to be a Muslim rulers’ residence until the Re-Conquest Christians subdued it. Many Moorish mosques, Arab baths, Gothic and Baroque churches exist in Jerez with numerous palaces to depict the different eras of Jerez. Attractions Jerez has been long producing its famous DO Xérès-Jerez-Sherry wines Xérès-Jerez-Sherry for more than 3000 years which it exported to Rome 2000 years ago. These Jerez Sherry wines were popular with the English during the 1