Archez is a small village in the province of Malaga, in southern Spain This Torre Alminar (minaret tower) of the village church.
Archez, known as "the Crown Jewel of the 17th Century", is one of the smallest and prettiest towns in the Axarquia comarca of Malaga. Situated 430 metres above sea level, the town is located at the meeting point of the Sierra Tejeda and the Sierra Almijara. You can easily see the Arabic heritage and influence in the town centre - it's one of the five towns of the Ruta Mudejar (the towns of the route all have a similar architectural style). What stands out from all the town's long, winding streets is the Torre Alminar (minaret tower) of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. The 16th-century church is a beautiful example of mudejar architecture and has been declared a national monument.
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