Fundación Santa María Information Centre

What it is and where it is

The Information Centre of the Fundación Santa María de Albarracín is the visitor service point of the non-profit foundation that, since 1996, has restored and opened to the public a good part of the city's great monuments. Since July 2008 it has occupied the former stables of the Episcopal Palace, beside its main doorway, on Plaza del Palacio, next to the cathedral.

Here you buy tickets and coordinate the visits of the "Albarracín. Espacios y Tesoros" project: the guided Albarracín + Cathedral visit, the cathedral visit and the castle visit, and entry to the Diocesan Museum, the Albarracín Museum and the Torre Blanca. It also has a small shop with its own products. What the foundation raises goes towards maintaining the heritage it manages.

Hours

From 9 November, the hours published by the Fundación are:

• Monday to Friday: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
• Saturdays: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00.
• Sundays: from 10:00 to 14:00.

These are low-season hours; they change through the year, so confirm them on the website or on 978 70 40 35, or by email at [email protected].

Tickets and prices

The Fundación sells online and at the counter. The prices it publishes are:

• Albarracín + Cathedral, two guided visits in one: €8.50. It is the guided visit to Albarracín and its cathedral, which includes the guided entry to the cathedral.
• Cathedral, guided visit: €4.50 online; €5 official rate.
• Castle, the former Islamic alcazaba, guided visit: €4.50 online; €5 official rate. More details in the listing for Albarracín Castle.
• Cultural pass with Albarracín, museums, cathedral and castle: €16, against €23 at the official rate. Only sold at the counter or by phone.

If you are going to see several things, the pass is the most complete option; remember that it is not sold online.

Other guided visits

Besides the Fundación, the town council cites two other companies offering guided visits in Albarracín: InspirAlbarracín, official tourist guides accredited by the Government of Aragon, at Calle San Antonio, 1 (722 830 423), with routes around the city, legends and the Rodeno rock paintings; and Andador Visitas Guiadas, at Calle La Catedral, 4 (978 700 381), which organises the sunset visit with legends and the Pérez y Toyuela mansion.

Getting there

The centre is inside the old town, beside the cathedral. If you come by car, leave it in one of the regulated car parks and walk up through the old town's streets. To continue the visit on your own, from here you can climb to the walls and the Andador tower. For lunch nearby, look at La Peculiar or El Rincón del Chorro.