Monturque: Roman Cisterns, Los Paseíllos and Landscapes

In Monturque, the Museo Histórico Local de Monturque preserves archaeological holdings ranging from prehistory through Iberian and Roman culture to the Middle Ages. It serves as an interpretation centre for Los Paseíllos, the Roman cisterns and the castle.

Archaeological Heritage

The archaeological remains of Los Paseíllos correspond to the ground floor or basement of a large building, which was probably accessed via a ramp. The structure of Los Paseíllos is partly cut into the rock and semi-subterranean. In archaeological terms, Los Paseíllos are considered a cryptoporticus.

The Cisternas Romanas de Monturque were declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. On the Iberian Peninsula, they are a well-preserved example of Roman hydraulic engineering. As an ancient site, the Cisternas Romanas de Monturque are located in the immediate vicinity of Monturque.

The historical references thus range from the local museum’s archaeological holdings to the structural remains and water installations. In Los Paseíllos, the presumed ramp layout, the structure partly cut into the rock and its classification as a cryptoporticus come together. The Roman cisterns likewise represent both a preserved form of ancient hydraulic engineering and the recognised protected status granted in 1996. This keeps both the structural form and the historical classification of the sites visible.

Landscape

The Mirador de los Paseíllos offers panoramic views over the Campiña and the nearby Sierras Subbéticas. The Ruta de Paisajes con Historia Vinum et Aqua in Monturque combines architectural heritage, archaeological remains and viewpoints overlooking the surrounding vineyards.

The landscape connections emerge in several places: the viewpoint directs attention towards the Campiña and the Sierras Subbéticas, while the Vinum et Aqua route connects viewpoints with the surrounding vineyards and the architectural and archaeological heritage. The mountains in the vicinity of Monturque include the Sierra de Castillo and the Sierra de Araceli. In the wider regional area, La Sierra and Cerro de Camarena are also included.

Events

Mundamortis was an event in Monturque centred on funerary heritage, history and traditions associated with death. The programme of the XVII Jornadas Mundamortis 2025 in Monturque included theatrical tours, concerts, conferences, exhibitions and gastronomic tastings.

The XVII Jornadas Mundamortis took place in Monturque in 2025.

Other places in the province of Córdoba include Villafranca De Córdoba, Fuente del Conde, Benamejí, Hornachuelos, Alcaracejos, Fuente Tójar, Pozoblanco and Fuente Palmera.

The Museo Bodega El Alfoli is a museum in the vicinity of Monturque. The Palacio de Erisana is a palace in the vicinity of Monturque. The Castillo del Moral is a castle in the vicinity of Monturque.

The Sierra de Castillo is a mountain in the vicinity of Monturque. The Sierra de Araceli is also a mountain in the vicinity of Monturque. La Sierra is a mountain in the wider regional area of Monturque. Cerro de Camarena is a mountain in the wider regional area of Monturque.

To the overarching travel overview: Cordoba.