Top Things to do in Macael
What to do and see in Macael, Andalucia: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Macael, Spain including Rincones de Macael, Centro de Interpretacion del Marmol, Fuente de los Leones, Mirador de Cosentino, Mortero mas grande del mundo, Mirador del Pozo, Sendero del Marmol.
1. Rincones de Macael
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
ITINERARY CORNERS OF MACAEL. With 1,400 meters., Runs the most typical and emblematic places in the historical district, very linked to the exploitation of marble .
2. Centro de Interpretacion del Marmol
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
The Marble Interpretation Center is conceived as a cultural space where history, tradition, innovation and future harmoniously coexist to offer us a vision of the Macael marble culture. It fulfills a triple function as visitor reception center, tourist information point and interpretive space that enables a contextualization of the Macael marble culture. Inside there are 22 panels, with information in Spanish and English. Together with them, the exhibition of different pieces and elements contributes to making the visit more attractive, participative and experiential.
3. Fuente de los Leones
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Replica of the Fountain of Lions of Alhambra Palace, installed in order to value the use of Macael Marble throughout history. It's considered the masterpiece of Andalusian art. The cup bears on its perimeter 12 verses in describing the source itself. The replication installed in Macael is surrounded by marble slabs on which are inscribed the translation in spanish.
4. Mirador de Cosentino
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Viewpoint over White marble quarry largest of Macael. From it can be seen safely dumpers and loaders extracting marble. Also the Puntilla Quarries, where the marble for the Alhambra was extracted and "Exodus" was filmed by Ridley Scott.
5. Mortero mas grande del mundo
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Marble Mortar is a very popular object in Macael that has become its tourist icon. Registered as Guinness World Records, it is a tribute to the artisans of the Macael marble. Mortar (base) has dimensions of 3.29 meters. height, 3.07 meters. mouth diameter and 30.9 tons; while the pestle is 4.73 meters. height, 0.85 meters. in diameter and weighs 5,820 kg.
6. Mirador del Pozo
Viewpoint from which you have a broad perspective of the area of exploitation of the marble quarries of Macael.
7. Sendero del Marmol
MARBLE PATH. 4.6 km long and low difficulty, linking the village with the quarries through the old road where marble blocks down on oxcarts, whose tracks carved in the rock are clearly observable.
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