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Situated in the northern area of the Sierra de los Filabres, Macael is one of the most well-known municipalities in the province of Almería.
The history of Macael is linked to that of the white marble, the main wealth of the area which has been exploited since prehistoric times. The Argar Culture and the Phoenicians were the first to use this precious material, although it was really the Romans who carried out a systematic exploitation of the quarries. This usage continued during the Andalusian period and after the Christian conquest, up to the present. As a result of this long history, Macael marble is found in the Alhambra, the Roman Theatre of Mérida, the Royal Chapel of Granada, or the Monument to the 1978 Constitution.
Today, Macael is one of the most well-known municipalities in Almería, all thanks to the so-called “white gold”. Currently, you can visit the Marble Interpretation Centre of Macael, the Roman-origin sites, or the more recent quarries.
Beyond all this, Macael holds other spots of great patrimonial value. For example, the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, of Mudejar style. Furthermore, there are several places where white marble is the main material. For example, the world’s largest Mortar, a piece weighing over 50,000 kg and listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Also noteworthy is the replica of the Fountain of the Lions’ Patio at the Alhambra or the quarry worker monument.