Art and culture
La Calera Kilns Interpretation Centre
Find all you need to understand what a geopark is and what other ones there are in Europe.
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- La Calera Kilns Interpretation Centre
The relationship between the lime kilns and their natural environment
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 680 28 41 63
- Email: turismoaytoalia@gmail.com
- Website address: www.aytoalia.es
- Opening times
Friday and Saturday: 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 8pm.
Sunday: 10am - 2pm.
- Fee
Free admission.
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Find all you need to understand what a geopark is and what other ones there are in Europe.
It is located in Alía, inside the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark. In its rooms, the historic importance of the La Calera lime kilns and their relationship with the area is explained in a pleasant and participative fashion. You will also find information on the European geoparks backed by UNESCO.
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Type:
- Arts and Popular Traditions
- Natural Area
- Geology
Services:
- Guided Tours
Theme:
- Art and culture
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