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The small town of Jerez de la Frontera is located south of Seville in the Province of Cadiz, on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The town’s name literally translates into English as sherry, which is the defining feature of this beautiful district. For the centuries since the Moors first founded Jerez at the historic frontier between the Moorish and the Christian kingdoms, the local bodegas have consistently produced some of the finest wines in Europe, regardless of the situation in this volatile region.

The numerous monuments located in and around the splendid town centre continue to reflect the rich and diverse history of Jerez de la Frontera. The most prominent feature in the town is the 18th Century Cathedral of San Salvador, which dominates the town centre from a prime position on Plaza de le Encarnation. The stunning cathedral boasts a number of amazing architectural features and contains artwork by the significant Spanish artist, Francisco Zurbaran alongside important 14th Century religious artefacts in the cathedral’s museum. Visitors to Jerez are also offered access to the partially restored 12th Century Moorish fortress, or Alcazaba, the 13th Century Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Merced and the town’s stunning Arab baths.

The wide streets and squares of Jerez are lined with a large number of palatial buildings constructed in the Mudéjar style, which enhance the aristocratic atmosphere of this small, typically Andalucian town. The 16th Century Municipal Town Hall and superb 19th Century mansion designed by Garnier; the Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Equestre, are both fine examples of this locally popular and distinctive style.

The Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Equestre, or Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art at Avenida de Abrantes is famous throughout the world for more than just the architecture. It is one of the most important equestrian centres in Europe. A tour of the world-class stables is available to the public, the training sessions may be viewed and each Thursday morning there is a spectacular display of dressage known as the Equestrian Ballet. This vibrant town also claims one of the finest collections of clocks in Europe. The display is free for the general public to view at Jerez’s Clock Museum.

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