Pintures rupestres de Morella la Vella
Rock shelters with Levantine cave art, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, at the Morella la Vella farmstead about 6 km from the old town. The paintings, almost always in red, depict hunting scenes and were discovered in 1917. Only the Galería Alta de la Masía and the Galería del Roure can be visited, by prior booking at the Tourist Info; the guided visits are free.
In 1917 a set of red paintings was documented, hidden in rock shelters about 6 km from the old town: these are the Pintures rupestres de Morella la Vella, Levantine cave art declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, within the boundaries of Morella.
What they depict
The figures, almost always painted in red, show hunting scenes with archers and animals, a record of life in these mountains thousands of years ago. They belong to the wider body of rock art of the Mediterranean basin of the Iberian Peninsula recognised by UNESCO.
How to visit
- Only the Galería Alta de la Masía and the Galería del Roure can be visited.
- You must book in advance at the Morella Tourist Info.
- The guided visits are free.
- They lie at the Morella la Vella farmstead, outside the old town.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost money to visit the Morella la Vella rock paintings?
The guided tours are free, but you must book in advance at Morella's Tourist Info. Only the Galería Alta de la Masía and the Galería del Roure can be visited.
Where are the Morella la Vella rock paintings?
They are at the Morella la Vella farmstead, about 6 km from the old town, within Morella's municipality.
What do these rock paintings depict?
They are Levantine rock art declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. The figures, almost always in red, show hunting scenes with archers and animals, and were discovered in 1917.
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