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Albacete
Ayuntamiento de Albacete
Plaza de la Catedral s/n,
02001 Albacete
Tel: +34 967 59 61 00
sac@ayto-albacete.es
Albacete began its high profile as town in the last chapters of the Middle Ages with the repopulating policy of the marquisate of Villena. It lived a significant growth in the 16th century and became one of the main cities of the eastern part of the Manchegan plain in the Modern Age. With the middle-class revolutions, the city broke its agricultural past when it was designated regional capital in 1833. Albacete went for progress and modernity, which unfortunately meant the sacrifice of a big part of its former historic architectural heritage.
Albacete city is the town with a larger number of inhabitants in Castilla-La Mancha (150000) and, together with the population of the regional neighbouring, one of the twenty more populated built-up areas of Spain. It is located in a plain called Los Llanos, a natural corridor through which the inhabitants of the southern Meseta have secularly established their relationships with the settlers of the coastal fertile plains of Levante and the peninsular southeast. This location has allowed the relationship with the rest of Spanish cities and regions, through a rail network and modern roads, which influence the open welcoming character of its people. cathedral
Albacete, a city of the ancient Spanish province of the Mancha, was founded by Muslims who named it "Al Basit" (the plain) given the characteristics of its placement. It has evolved from a small village founded by Muslims into a modern capital of hard-working and friendly people. With over 160,000 inhabitants, it is the most populous city of Castile La Mancha .
Albacete is a city of engrained traditions, but at the same time it is modern and cosmopolitan. Walking along its streets, one cannot help but appreciate its beautiful architectural contrasts: the cathedral from the era of Gothic to Baroque transition; the church of the Ascension, now utilized as a cultural center, the provincial government center, which dates from the nineteenth century, or the original Pasaje de Lodares, with its modern style. It is easy to lose oneself in Abelardo Sanchez Park, 
and to be carried away by the atmosphere created by the nearly 125,000 trees of various species that have kept the secrets of the city so many years: the first mischief of its children, the first loves of its adolescents, and the last reflections of its elders. The Park without a doubt is the meeting point of the inhabitants of the city. It is the scene of numerous cultural and artistic activities. This extensive woody area is especially beloved by all. Children enjoy themselves in the play areas and the older generations share hours of conversation within its confines.
FFor centuries the emblematic product of its artisans has been cutlery. This cultural inheritance from the Muslims continues vigorous even today. Despite modernization, many workshops still thrive through dedication to artisan production. It is the only Spanish city with an internationally prestigious museum dedicated to cutlery.
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